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Takeda Pharmaceutical Company

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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 24, 2020
UNITED STATES 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 
Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 20-F

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☐ REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

OR

ý ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020 
OR

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from      to      

OR

☐ SHELL COMPANY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of event requiring this shell company report
Commission file number: 001-38757

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Takeda Yakuhin Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited 

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

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Japan

(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

1-1, Nihonbashi-Honcho 2-Chome
Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-8668, Japan

(Address of principal executive offices)

Costa Saroukos 
1-1, Nihonbashi-Honcho 2-Chome 
Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-8668, Japan 
Tel: +81 3 3278-2306 
Fax: +81 3 3278-2268 
(Name, Telephone, E-mail and/or Facsimile number and Address of Company Contact Person) 
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Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: 

Title of Each Class

American Depositary Shares Representing Common Stock 
Common Stock, no par value*

Trading Symbols

TAK

Name of Each Exchange On Which Registered 

New York Stock Exchange

* Listed not for trading, but only in connection with the registration of the American Depositary Shares, pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission. 

Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: 
None
Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act:
None

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Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the issuer’s classes of capital or common stock as of the close of the period covered by the annual report. 
169,979,194 ADSs outstanding as of March 31, 2020
1,557,765,596 shares of common stock as of March 31, 2020

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.    Yes ý      No ☐

If this report is an annual or transition report, indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of

1934.      Yes ☐      No ý

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months

(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes ý     No ☐ 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every interactive data file required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this

chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes ý    No ☐ 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or an emerging growth company. See definition of “large accelerated

filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one): 

Large accelerated filer

ý

Accelerated filer

☐

 Non-accelerated filer ☐

Emerging growth company

☐

If an emerging growth company that prepares its financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition

period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards† provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.    ☐ 

† The term “new or revised financial accounting standard” refers to any update issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board to its Accounting Standards Codification after April 5,

2012.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under

Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ý
Indicate by check mark which basis of accounting the registrant has used to prepare the financial statements included in this filing: 

U.S. GAAP  ☐

International Financial Reporting Standards as issued 
by the International Accounting Standards Board  ý

Other  ☐

If “Other” has been checked in response to the previous question, indicate by check mark which financial statement item the registrant has elected to follow.    ☐ Item 17    ☐ Item 18 
If this is an annual report, indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).     Yes ☐      No ý

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(APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PAST FIVE YEARS)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to

the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court.       Yes ☐      No ☐  

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Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

PART I

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Item 1. Identity of Directors, Senior Management and Advisers....................................................................................................................

Item 2. Offer Statistics and Expected Timetable.............................................................................................................................................

Item 3. Key Information..................................................................................................................................................................................

3.A Selected financial data .....................................................................................................................................................................

3.B Capitalization and indebtedness ......................................................................................................................................................

3.C Reason for the offer and proceeds ...................................................................................................................................................

3.D Risk factors......................................................................................................................................................................................

Item 4. Information on the Company ..............................................................................................................................................................

4.A History and development of the company .......................................................................................................................................

4.B Business overview ...........................................................................................................................................................................

4.C Organizational structure...................................................................................................................................................................

4.D Property, plant and equipment.........................................................................................................................................................

Item 4A. Unresolved Staff Comments ............................................................................................................................................................

Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects..................................................................................................................................

5.A Operating results..............................................................................................................................................................................

5.B Liquidity and capital resources........................................................................................................................................................

5.C Research and development, patents and licenses ............................................................................................................................

5.D Trend information............................................................................................................................................................................

5.E Off-balance sheet arrangements.......................................................................................................................................................

5.F Tabular disclosure of contractual obligations...................................................................................................................................

5.G Safe harbor.......................................................................................................................................................................................

Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees..................................................................................................................................

6.A Directors and senior management ...................................................................................................................................................

6.B Compensation ..................................................................................................................................................................................

6.C Board practices ................................................................................................................................................................................

6.D Employees .......................................................................................................................................................................................

6.E Share ownership...............................................................................................................................................................................

Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions ..........................................................................................................................

7.A Major shareholders ..........................................................................................................................................................................

7.B  Related party transactions...............................................................................................................................................................

7.C  Interest of experts and counsel .......................................................................................................................................................

Item 8. Financial Information..........................................................................................................................................................................

8.A Consolidated statements and other financial information ...............................................................................................................

8.B Significant changes..........................................................................................................................................................................

Item 9. The Offer and Listing..........................................................................................................................................................................

9.A Offer and listing details ...................................................................................................................................................................

9.B Plan of distribution ..........................................................................................................................................................................

9.C Markets ............................................................................................................................................................................................

9.D Selling shareholders.........................................................................................................................................................................

9.E Dilution ............................................................................................................................................................................................

9.F Expenses of the issue .......................................................................................................................................................................

Item 10. Additional Information......................................................................................................................................................................

10.A Share capital...................................................................................................................................................................................

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10.B Memorandum and articles of association ......................................................................................................................................

10.C Material contracts ..........................................................................................................................................................................

10.D Exchange controls .........................................................................................................................................................................

10.E Taxation..........................................................................................................................................................................................

10.F Dividends and paying agents .........................................................................................................................................................

10.G Statement by experts......................................................................................................................................................................

10.H Documents on display ...................................................................................................................................................................

10.I Subsidiary information....................................................................................................................................................................

Item 11. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk...........................................................................................................

Item 12. Description of Securities Other Than Equity Securities ...................................................................................................................

12.A Debt securities ...............................................................................................................................................................................

12.B Warrants and rights ........................................................................................................................................................................

12.C Other securities ..............................................................................................................................................................................

12.D American Depositary Shares .........................................................................................................................................................

PART II

Item 13. Defaults, Dividend Arrearages and Delinquencies ...........................................................................................................................

Item 14. Material Modifications to the Rights of Security Holders and Use of Proceeds ..............................................................................

Item 15. Controls and Procedures ...................................................................................................................................................................

Item 16A. Audit Committee Financial Expert ................................................................................................................................................

Item 16B. Code of Ethics ................................................................................................................................................................................

Item 16C. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.........................................................................................................................................

Item 16D. Exemptions from the Listing Standards for Audit Committees.....................................................................................................

Item 16E. Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers ........................................................................................

Item 16F. Change in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant................................................................................................................................

Item 16G. Corporate Governance ...................................................................................................................................................................

Item 16H. Mine Safety Disclosure..................................................................................................................................................................

PART III

Item 17. Financial Statements .........................................................................................................................................................................

Item 18. Financial Statements .........................................................................................................................................................................

Item 19. Exhibits .............................................................................................................................................................................................

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As used in this annual report, references to the “Company,” “Takeda,” “we,” “us” and “our” are to Takeda Pharmaceutical Company

Limited and, except as the context otherwise requires, its consolidated subsidiaries. 

In this annual report, we present our audited consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2019 and 2020 and for the fiscal years ended
March 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020. Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IFRS”). The term IFRS also includes International Accounting Standards (“IAS”) and
the  related  interpretations  of  the  committees  (Standard  Interpretations  Committee  (“SIC”)  and  International  Financial  Reporting  Interpretations
Committee (“IFRIC”)). 

As used in this annual report, “yen,” “¥” or “JPY” means the lawful currency of Japan, “U.S. dollar,” “$” or “USD” means the lawful
currency of the United States of America (“U.S.”), “pound sterling” or “£” means the lawful currency of the United Kingdom (“U.K.”) and “euro,”
“€” or “EUR” means the lawful currency of the member states of the European Monetary Union. 

As used in this annual report, “ADS” means an American Depositary Share, representing 0.5 shares of the Company’s common stock, and
“ADR” means an American Depositary Receipt evidencing one or more ADSs. See “Item 12. Description of Securities Other Than Equity Securities—
D. American Depositary Shares.” 

As used in this annual report, except as the context otherwise requires, the “Companies Act” means the Companies Act of Japan. 

Amounts shown in this annual report have been rounded to the nearest indicated digit unless otherwise specified. In tables and graphs with

rounded figures, sums may not add up due to rounding.

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Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements 

This annual report contains forward-looking statements. These statements appear in a number of places in this annual report and include
statements regarding the intent, belief, or current and future expectations of our management with respect to our business, financial condition and results
of operations. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “expect,” “intend,”
“project,” “plan,” “aim,” “seek,” “target,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential” or the negative of these terms or other similar
terminology. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Actual results, performance
or achievements, or those of our industry, may differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these
forward-looking statements. In addition, these forward-looking statements are necessarily dependent upon assumptions, estimates and data that may be
incorrect or imprecise and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements involve statements regarding: 

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our ability to achieve the expected benefits of our acquisition of Shire plc (including, except as the context otherwise requires, its
consolidated subsidiaries “Shire”);

our goals and strategies; 

our ability to develop and bring to market new products; 

expected changes in our revenue, costs, expenditures, operating income or other components of our results; 

expected changes in the pharmaceutical industry or in government policies and regulations relating to it; 

developments regarding or the outcome of any litigation or other legal, administrative, regulatory or governmental proceedings; 

information regarding competition within our industry; 

the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; or 

the effect of economic, political, legislative or other developments on our business or results of operations. 

Forward-looking statements regarding operating income and operating results are particularly subject to a variety of assumptions, some or
all of which may not be realized. Accordingly, the forward-looking statements included in this annual report should not be interpreted as predictions or
representations of future events or circumstances. 

Potential risks and uncertainties include those identified and discussed in “Item 3. Key Information—D. Risk Factors,” “Item 5. Operating
and Financial Review and Prospects,” “Item 4. Information on the Company” and elsewhere in this annual report. Given these risks and uncertainties,
undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this annual report. Except as required by
law, we disclaim any obligation to update or review any forward-looking statements contained in this annual report, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise.

Item 1. Identity of Directors, Senior Management and Advisers 

A.

Directors and Senior Management

Not applicable.

B.

Advisers

Not applicable.

C.

Auditors

Not applicable.

Item 2. Offer Statistics and Expected Timetable 

A.

Offer Statistics

Not applicable. 

B.

Method and Expected Timetable

Not applicable. 

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Item 3. Key Information

A.

Selected Financial Data

The following table presents selected financial information as of and for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020,

derived from our consolidated financial statements. These financial statements are prepared in accordance with IFRS. 

The selected consolidated financial information set forth below should be read in conjunction with Item 5. “Operating and Financial Review

and Prospects” and our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in this annual report.

Selected Statements of Operations Data:

Revenue

Operating profit

Share of loss of investments accounted for using the equity method

Profit (loss) before tax

Net profit for the year

Net profit attributable to owners of the Company

Per share amounts

Basic earnings

Diluted earnings

Annual cash dividends
Cash dividends in U.S. dollars(2)

Selected Statements of Financial Position Data:

Cash and cash equivalents

Total assets

Total bonds and loans

Total liabilities

Total equity
Share capital

Other Data:

For the fiscal year ended March 31,

2016

2017

2018

2019(1)

2020

(billions of yen, except share and per share data and where designated
as U.S. dollar)

¥ 1,807.4

¥ 1,732.1

¥ 1,770.5

¥

2,097.2

¥

3,291.2

130.8

(0.0)

120.5

83.5

80.2

155.9

(1.5)

143.3

115.5

114.9

241.8

(32.2)

217.2

186.7

186.9

237.7

(43.6)

127.6

135.1

135.2

¥ 102.26

¥ 147.15

¥ 239.35

¥

140.61

¥

101.71

180.00

146.26

180.00

237.56

180.00

139.82

180.00

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1.62

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(24.0)

(60.8)

44.3

44.2

28.41

28.25

180.00

1.67

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451.4

¥

319.5

¥

294.5

¥

702.1

¥

637.6

3,824.1

768.2

1,812.9

2,011.2
64.8

4,346.8

1,144.9

2,397.8

1,949.0
65.2

4,106.5

13,792.8

12,821.1

985.7

2,089.1

2,017.4
77.9

5,751.0

8,606.8

5,186.0
1,643.6

5,093.3

8,093.6

4,727.5
1,668.1

Number of shares issued at end of period (in thousands)

790,284

790,521

794,688

1,565,006

1,576,374

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Note: 
(1) With the completion of the Shire acquisition, consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2019 include Shire’s results for the

period from January 8, 2019 to March 31, 2019. 
During the year ended March 31, 2020, Takeda completed the purchase price allocation for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as part of
the Shire Acquisition. Accordingly, the consolidated statements of profit or loss and consolidated statements of financial position as of and for
the year ended March 31, 2019 were retrospectively adjusted. See Note 31 to our audited consolidated financial statements for further details. 
Calculated using the Japanese yen—U.S. dollar exchange rate as of March 31 of each respective year, based on the noon buying rate in New
York City for cable transfers in foreign currencies as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

(2)

B.

Capitalization and Indebtedness

Not applicable.

C.

Reasons for the Offer and Use of Proceeds

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D.

Risk Factors

Any investment in our common stock or ADSs involves risk. Investors should carefully consider, in light of their own financial circumstances
and investment objectives, the following risks before making an investment decision with respect to our common stock or ADSs. If any of the following
risks actually occurs, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, future prospects, and the market
value of our common stock or ADSs may be adversely affected. 

The risks discussed below are those that we believe are material, but these risks and uncertainties may not be the only risks that we face. Additional
risks that are not known to us at this time, or that are currently believed to be not material, could also have a material adverse effect on our business,
financial condition, results of operations, future prospects and the market value of our common stock or ADSs. 

 Risks Relating to Our Business

We may fail to realize the anticipated benefits of the Shire Acquisition and expect to continue to record significant expenses related to it.

On January 8, 2019, we acquired the entire issued and to-be-issued share capital of Shire pursuant to a Scheme of Arrangement under the
laws of Jersey (the “Shire Acquisition”). The ultimate success of the Shire Acquisition depends on our ability to realize the anticipated growth opportunities
and synergies leading to cost savings we expect from combining the companies’ businesses. We continue to devote significant time and resources to the
reorganization of our personnel structure, enhancement of cost-efficiency and the strengthening of management and operational functions in order to
realize the anticipated synergies of the Shire Acquisition. In connection with the integration of Shire, we incurred non-recurring cash costs totaling 1.85
billion USD in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020 and expect to incur an additional 1.15 billion USD through the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022.

Furthermore, in connection with the Shire Acquisition, we recognized significant non-cash expenses relating to the unwinding of fair value
adjustments to inventory as a component of cost of sales in the fiscal years ended March 31, 2019 and 2020 and expect that we will continue to incur a
certain level of such expenses in future fiscal years. We also recorded significant intangible assets in connection with the Shire Acquisition and, as a
result, amortization increased significantly in the fiscal years ended March 31, 2019 and 2020 and we expect to continue to record significant amounts
of amortization expense in future fiscal years.

We recorded significant amounts of goodwill in connection with the Shire Acquisition, and, if we are unable to achieve the anticipated
benefits of this acquisition, we could be required to recognize significant impairment losses related to such goodwill and to intangible assets recorded
in connection with the acquisition, potentially up to their full value.

The expected synergies of the Shire Acquisition and the projected cash costs necessary to achieve the synergies may be affected by changes
in the overall economic, political and regulatory environment, including applicable tax regimes and fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, and the
realization of the other risks relating to our business described herein. Furthermore, the integration process may divert management’s attention from
other strategic opportunities and the day-to-day operation of our business. If we are not able to successfully manage the integration process, the anticipated
benefits of the acquisition and subsequent integration may not be realized fully or at all or may take longer or prove more costly to realize than expected.

Although integration activities are underway, we may face significant challenges in integrating the organizations, business cultures, procedures

and operations of Takeda and Shire, including:

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and information technology systems, while maintaining focus on selling and promoting existing and newly acquired or produced
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inability to realize expected benefits from newly acquired or produced products, including pipeline products under development; 
coordinating and integrating geographically dispersed organizations; 
changes  or  conflicts  in  the  standards,  controls,  procedures  and  accounting  and  other  policies,  as  well  as  business  cultures  and
compensation structures; 
maintaining and growing Shire’s customer base; 
incremental tax exposure based on the differences in our corporate structure and Shire’s, including the exposure of each of the legacy
Takeda businesses and the legacy Shire businesses to new tax regimes, particularly, in the case of Shire, to Japanese tax rules; 
maintaining business relationships with suppliers, third-party alliance partners and other key counterparties; and 
inefficiencies associated with the integration of the operations of the two companies. 

Additionally, because we issued a significant number of additional shares of our common stock as part of the consideration for the Shire

Acquisition, a failure to achieve the anticipated benefits of the Shire Acquisition could negatively affect our earnings per share.

We have substantial debt, including a significant amount incurred in connection with the Shire Acquisition, which may limit our ability to execute
our business strategy, refinance existing debt or incur new debt, and if we are unable to meet our goals for deleveraging, we could be at a greater
risk of a downgrade of our credit ratings.

Our consolidated bonds and loans were 5,093.3 billion JPY as of March 31, 2020, the majority of which was incurred in connection with
the Shire Acquisition or represents indebtedness of Shire now included on our consolidated statements of financial position. This significant amount of
aggregate debt and the substantial amount of cash required for payments of interest and principal could adversely affect our liquidity. In particular, if
we are unable to realize the anticipated benefits of the Shire Acquisition, we may not be able to service our indebtedness. We are also required to comply

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with certain covenants within various financing arrangements and violations of such covenants may require the acceleration and immediate repayment
of the indebtedness, which may in turn have a material adverse effect on our financial condition. Furthermore, we may desire to or be required from
time to time to incur additional borrowings, including in relation to the repayment or refinancing any of our currently outstanding indebtedness. Our
ability to arrange a re-financing will depend on our financial position and performance, prevailing market conditions and other factors beyond our
control. Moreover, if we decide to refinance indebtedness as it comes due, our overall leverage may not necessarily decrease.

We have set goals to reduce the extent of leverage, and we are disposing certain non-core assets to generate cash in order to increase the pace
of deleveraging. However, we may not be able to meet our goals if we are unable to sufficiently decrease our overall indebtedness, or if we are unable
to achieve sufficient increases in earnings to offset our increased levels of debt. We may also not be successful in selecting non-core assets for disposal,
and disposals may affect our business, financial condition or results of operations adversely, leading to larger-than-expected decreases in earnings. We
may also not be able to dispose of such assets successfully in a manner that allows us to meet our goals or at all.

Credit rating agencies routinely evaluate our business, and their ratings are based on a number of factors, including our leverage, ability to
generate cash flows, overall financial strength and diversification, as well as other factors beyond our control, such as the state of the global economy
and our industry generally. For example, if we are unable to decrease our leverage, we may be unable to improve our credit ratings or be subject to
ratings downgrades or other adverse actions by third-party ratings agencies. While our credit ratings remain investment grade, each rating agency reviews
its ratings periodically, and there is no assurance that the current credit ratings assigned to us will not be downgraded. A downgrade of our credit ratings
may materially and adversely affect the market prices of our equity and debt securities, the interest rates at which our borrowings are made and debt
securities are issued, and fees charged to us by current or future lenders. This could make it significantly more costly for us to borrow money, to issue
debt securities and to raise certain other types of capital and/or complete additional financings. Such negative credit ratings actions and the underlying
reasons for such actions could materially and adversely affect our cash flows, results of operations and financial condition and the market price of, and
our ability to pay the principal of and interest on, our debt securities.

Research and development of pharmaceutical products are expensive and subject to significant uncertainties, and we may be unsuccessful in bringing
commercially successful products to market or recouping development costs.

Our ability to offset the effects of losses of exclusivity in our existing products and to continue to grow our business depends significantly
on the success of our research and development activities in identifying, developing and successfully commercializing new products in a timely and
cost-effective manner. To accomplish this, we commit substantial efforts, funds and other resources to research and development, both in-house and
through collaborations with third parties. However, these research and development programs are expensive and involve intensive preclinical evaluation
and clinical trials in connection with a highly complex and lengthy regulatory approval process. We discuss regulatory considerations below under “If
we fail to comply with government regulations over product development, regulatory approvals and reimbursement requirements, our business could
be adversely affected.” The research and development process for a new pharmaceutical product also requires us to attract and retain sufficient numbers
of highly-skilled employees and can take up to 10 years to 15 years or longer from discovery to commercial launch. Moreover, even if we successfully
develop and bring to market new products, there is only a limited available patent life in which to recoup these development costs.

During each stage of the approval process and post-approval life cycle of our products, there is a substantial risk that we will encounter

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difficulty in enrolling patients in clinical trials, or delays or clinical trial holds at clinical trial sites; 
delays in completing formulation and other testing and work necessary to support an application for regulatory approval; 
adverse reactions to the product candidate or indications of other safety concerns; 
insufficient clinical trial data to support the safety or efficacy of the product candidate; 
difficulty or delays in obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals in each jurisdiction where we propose to market such products; 
failure to bring a product to market prior to a competitor, or to develop a product sufficiently differentiated from a competing product
to achieve significant market share; 
difficulty in obtaining reimbursement at satisfactory rates for our approved products from governments and insurers; 
difficulty in obtaining regulatory approval for additional indications; 
failure to enter into or implement successful alliances for the development and/or commercialization of products; 
inability to manufacture sufficient quantities of a product candidate for development or commercialization activities in a timely or
cost-efficient manner; and 
the  degree  of  market  acceptance  of  any  approved  product  candidate  by  the  medical  community,  including  physicians,  healthcare
professionals and patients, will depend on a number of factors, including relative convenience and ease of administration, the prevalence
and severity of any adverse reactions, availability of alternative treatments, pricing and our sales and marketing strategy. 

In addition, to the extent that new regulations raise the costs of obtaining and maintaining product authorizations or limit the economic value
of a new product to its originator, our profitability and growth prospects could be diminished. Development of new and innovative products can also
require the use of emerging platforms and technologies for which regulations either do not yet exist or are under development or modification. This may
lead to greater uncertainty and risk in establishing the necessary data for approvals to conduct clinical trials and/or receiving marketing approvals.

As a result of the foregoing or other factors, we may decide to abandon the development of potential pipeline products in which we have
invested significant resources, even where the product is in the late stages of development. Moreover, there can also be no assurance that we will be
successful  in  bringing  new  products  to  market,  marketing  them,  achieving  sufficient  acceptance  thereof  and  recouping  our  investments  in  their
development. For example, our pipeline compounds may not receive regulatory approval, become commercially successful or achieve satisfactory rates
of reimbursement. Additionally, products approved for use and successfully marketed in one market may be unable to obtain regulatory approval, become

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commercially successful or achieve satisfactory rates of reimbursement in other markets. As a result, we may be unable to earn returns on investments
that we originally anticipated or at all, or may be forced to revise our research and development strategy, and our business, financial condition and results
of operations could be materially and adversely affected.

If we fail to comply with government regulations over product development, regulatory approvals and reimbursement requirements, our business
could be adversely affected.

Obtaining  marketing  approval  for  pharmaceutical  products  is  a  lengthy,  complex  and  highly  regulated  process  that  requires  intensive
preclinical and clinical data, and the approval process can vary significantly depending on the regulatory authority. Relevant health authorities may, at
the time of the filing of the application for a marketing authorization, or later during their review, impose requirements that can evolve over time,
including requiring additional clinical trials, and such authorities may delay or refuse to grant approval. Even where we have obtained marketing approval
for a product in one or more major markets, we may need to invest significant time and resources in applying for approval in other markets, and there
is no assurance that we will be able to obtain such approval. In recent years, health authorities have become increasingly focused on product safety and
on the risk/benefit profile of pharmaceutical products, which could lead to more burdensome and costly approval processes and negatively affect our
ability to obtain regulatory approval for products under development. For example, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the “FDA”), the European
Medicines Agency  (the  “EMA”),  and  the  Pharmaceuticals  and  Medical  Devices Agency  (the  “PMDA”)  in  Japan  have  been  implementing  strict
requirements for approval, particularly in terms of the volume of data needed to demonstrate a product’s efficacy and safety.

Even after regulatory approval is obtained, marketed products are subject to various post-approval requirements, including continual review,
risk evaluations, comparative effectiveness studies and, in some cases, requirements to conduct post-approval clinical trials to gather additional safety
and other data. Regulatory authorities in many countries have worked to enhance post-approval monitoring in recent years, which has increased post-
approval regulatory burdens. Post-regulatory approval reviews and data analyses can lead to the issuance of recommendations by government agencies,
specialized organizations, health professionals or patients regarding the use of products. For example, such recommendations could include a request
to limit the patient population of a drug’s indication, the imposition of marketing restrictions, including changes in product labeling, or the suspension
or withdrawal of the product. Any such recommendation, whether implemented or not, could result in reductions in sales volume and/or new or increased
concerns about the adverse reactions or efficacy of a product. These substantial regulatory requirements have, over time, increased the costs associated
with maintaining regulatory approvals and achieving reimbursement for our products.

If the regulatory approval process or post-approval, reimbursement, monitoring or other requirements become significantly more burdensome
in any of our major markets, we could become subject to increased costs and may be unable to obtain or maintain approval to market our products. Any
such adverse changes could materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations or financial condition.

If we fail to comply with laws and regulations governing the sales and marketing of our products, our business could be adversely affected.

We engage in various marketing, promotional and educational activities pertaining to, as well as the sale of, pharmaceutical products in a
number of jurisdictions around the world. The promotion, marketing and sale of pharmaceutical products and medical devices is highly regulated and
the sales and marketing practices of market participants such as us have been subject to increasing supervision by governmental authorities, and we
believe that this trend will continue.

For example, in the U.S., our sales and marketing activities are monitored by a number of regulatory authorities and law enforcement
agencies, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (the “HHS”), the FDA, the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (the “DEA”). These authorities and agencies and their equivalents in
other countries have broad authority to investigate market participants for potential violations of laws relating to the sale, marketing and promotion of
pharmaceutical products and medical devices, including the False Claims Act, the Anti-Kickback Statute, the United Kingdom Bribery Act of 2010 and
the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, among others, for alleged improper conduct, including corrupt payments to government officials, improper payments
to medical professionals, off-label marketing of pharmaceutical products and medical devices, and the submission of false claims for reimbursement by
the federal government. Healthcare companies may also be subject to enforcement actions or prosecution for such improper conduct. Any inquiries or
investigations into the operations of, or enforcement or other regulatory action against, us by such authorities could result in significant defense costs,
fines, penalties and injunctive or administrative remedies, distract management to the detriment of the business, result in the exclusion of certain products,
or us as a whole, from government reimbursement programs or subject us to regulatory controls or government monitoring of its activities in the future.
We are also subject to certain ongoing investigations by governmental agencies.

Government policies and other pressures to reduce medical costs could have an adverse effect on sales of our pharmaceutical products.

We  are  subject  to  governmental  regulations  mandating  price  controls  in  various  countries  in  which  we  operate. The  growth  of  overall
healthcare costs as a percentage of gross domestic product in many countries means that governments and payers are under intense pressure to control
spending even more tightly. See Item 4. Information on the Company-B. Business Overview-Third Party Reimbursement and Pricing.

In the U.S., there has been increasing pricing pressure from managed care groups and institutional and governmental purchasers. In particular,
as managed care groups have grown in size due to market consolidation, pharmaceutical companies have faced increased pressure in pricing and usage
negotiations, and there is fierce competition among pharmaceutical companies to have their products included in the care providers’ formularies. Moreover,
as a result of the changing legislative and regulatory environment, including, for example, as a result of the upcoming 2020 presidential election, in the
U.S. we have experienced heightened pricing pressure on, and limitations on access to, our branded pharmaceutical products sold in the U.S. There has

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been increasing attention paid to the level of pricing of pharmaceutical products by policymakers and stakeholders, which could lead to political pressure
or legislative, regulatory or other efforts to introduce lower prices, and change how the pharmaceutical supply chain could operate. In addition, there
are efforts by the federal government to reduce spending on the Medicare and Medicaid programs, including proposals by the Congressional Budget
Office to require pharmaceutical companies to pay a minimum rebate on drug products covered under Medicare Part D for low-income beneficiaries
and to cap federal Medicaid payments to the states. Congressional proposals to convert the Medicare fee-for-service program into a premium support
program could also lead to significant reductions in Medicare spending. The future of the U.S. healthcare legislation, as well as the potential impact of
any new legislation, is uncertain, but we expect the health care industry in the U.S. will continue to be subject to increasing pricing and spending pressure,
including from regulation and political and legal action.

In Japan, manufacturers of pharmaceutical products must have new products listed on the National Health Insurance (the “NHI”) price list
published by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan (the “MHLW”) for the coverage under the public medical care insurance systems.
The NHI price list provides rates for calculating the price of pharmaceutical products used in medical services provided under various public medical
care insurance systems. Prices on the NHI price list have been subject to revision generally once every two years on the basis of the actual prices at
which the pharmaceutical products are purchased by medical institutions in Japan after discounts and rebates are deducted from the listed price. The
average price of previously listed products generally decreases as a result of these price revisions. The Japanese government is currently undertaking
healthcare reform initiatives with a goal of sustaining the universal coverage of the NHI program, and is addressing the efficient use of drugs, including
promotion of generic use with a target of 80% penetration by volume by September 2020 with respect to products for which market exclusivity has
expired. As part of these initiatives, the NHI price list is expected to be revised annually from April 1, 2021, which could lead to more frequent downward
price revisions. In addition, cost-effectiveness analysis was officially introduced by the MHLW in April 2019. Products on the NHI price list nominated
based on pre-defined criteria, such as the innovativeness and the financial impact, will be subject to review, and subject to price adjustments depending
on outcome of this review.

In Europe, as in the U.S., drug prices have been subject to downward pressure due to measures implemented in each country to control drug
costs, and prices continue to come under pressure due to parallel imports, generic competition, increasing use of health technology assessment based
upon cost-effectiveness and other factors. European pricing and reimbursement authorities have also intensified efforts to increase transparency of prices
as well as exchange of information among the various European pricing authorities in order to raise pressure towards the industry. This pricing debate
has impacted the overall political climate in Europe and has triggered a European policy initiative to review the pharmaceutical industry’s intellectual
property incentives with a particular emphasis on orphan drugs. Any new legislation in this area would take at least two to three years to be adopted but
could have significant impact on our business model. We are also facing similar pricing pressures in other regions, such as various emerging countries.

We are also facing similar pricing pressures in other regions and countries including China. We expect such pricing pressures to continue

as we expand our business in those regions and countries.

We  expect  these  efforts  to  control  costs  to  continue  as  healthcare  payers  around  the  globe,  in  particular  government-controlled  health
authorities, publicly funded or subsidized health programs, insurance companies and managed care organizations (the “MCOs”), increasingly pursue
initiatives to reduce the overall cost of healthcare, restrict access to higher-priced new medicines, increase the use of generics and impose overall price
revisions. Such further implementation of these policies could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The expiration or loss of patent or regulatory data protection over our products or patent infringement by generic manufacturers could lead to
significant competition from generic versions of the relevant product and lead to declines in market share and price levels of our products.

Our pharmaceutical products are generally protected for a defined period by various patents (including those covering drug substance, drug
product, approved indications, methods of administration, methods of manufacturing, formulations and dosages) and/or regulatory exclusivity, which
are intended to provide us with exclusive rights to market the products for the life of the patent or duration of the regulatory data protection period. The
loss of market exclusivity for pharmaceutical products opens such products to competition from generic substitutes that are typically priced significantly
lower than the original products, which typically adversely affects the market share and prices of the original products.

Generic substitutes have high market shares in a number of key markets, including the U.S., Europe and many emerging countries, and the
adverse effects of the launch of generic products are particularly significant in such markets. The introduction of generic versions of a pharmaceutical
product typically leads to a swift and substantial decline in the sales of the original product. Our active life cycle management efforts cannot fully mitigate
the impact of competition from generics. In the U.S. and the European Union (“EU”), for example, political pressure to reduce spending on prescription
drugs has led to legislation and other measures that encourage the use of generic products. In Japan, the government is implementing various measures
to control drug costs, including by encouraging medical practitioners to use and prescribe generic drugs, and in June 2017 announced its intention to
raise generic drug penetration with respect to products for which market exclusivity has expired to 80% by volume by September 2020. Legislation has
also been passed in the U.S. and Europe encouraging the use of biosimilar products. Similar to generics, biosimilars aim to provide less expensive
versions of innovative biologic products. New legislation has provided abbreviated pathways for the approval and marketing of biosimilar products,
which may affect the profitability and commercial viability of our biologic products.

Certain of our products have begun to, or are expected over the next several years to, face declining sales due to the loss of market exclusivity.
For example, following the expiration of patent protection over bortezomib, the active ingredient in VELCADE, one of our largest selling products in
the U.S., a competing bortezomib-containing product has been introduced. This has led to a decrease in sales of VELCADE, and further entry of competing
products could result in substantial additional declines. Such decreases may accelerate following the scheduled expiration of patent protection over the
formulation of VELCADE in 2022, or earlier if a competitor is able to develop a way to formulate VELCADE in a manner that does not infringe the
relevant patent or succeed in getting the formulation patent invalidated. Patent protections over VYVANSE, which we acquired as part of the Shire

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Acquisition and which was Shire’s largest selling product, are scheduled to expire in 2023, which we anticipate will lead to declines in sales. ENTYVIO,
which is currently our top selling product, will begin to lose regulatory exclusivity in the EU in 2024 and in the U.S. and Japan in 2026, and we expect
to see decreased sales of ENTYVIO in the long term as a result.

We may also be subject to competition from generic drug manufacturers prior to the expiration of patents if a manufacturer successfully
challenges the validity of our patents, or if the manufacturer believes that the benefits of launching the generic drug at risk (prior to the expiration of
our patent) outweigh the costs of defending infringement litigation. For example, we received notice in June 2020 that an abbreviated new drug application
(an “ANDA”) to sell a generic version of VYVANSE was filed in the U.S. which could lead to a challenge to the relevant patents and the possibility of
the introduction of a generic competitor prior to its scheduled expiration. If such a competitor launches a generic product at risk before the initiation or
completion of court proceedings, a court may decline to grant us a preliminary injunction to halt further at risk sales and remove the infringing product
from the market. While we may be entitled to obtain damages subsequently, the amount we may ultimately be awarded and able to collect may be
insufficient to compensate for the loss of sales and other harm caused to us. Furthermore, if we lose patent protection as a result of an adverse court
decision or a settlement, in certain jurisdictions, we may face the risk that government and private third-party payers and purchasers of pharmaceutical
products may claim damages alleging they have over-reimbursed or overpaid for a drug.

If our patent and other intellectual property rights are infringed by generic drug manufacturers or other third parties, we may not be able to
take full advantage of the potential or existing demand for our products. The protection that we are able to obtain for our prescription drugs varies from
product to product and country to country and may not always be sufficient because of local variations in issued patents, or differences in national law
or legal systems, including inconsistency in the enforcement or application of law and limitations on the availability of meaningful legal remedies. In
particular, patent protection in emerging markets is often less certain than in developed markets. Certain countries may also engage in compulsory
licensing of pharmaceutical intellectual property to other manufacturers as a result of local political pressure. Furthermore, the attention of our management
and other personnel could be diverted from their normal business activities if we decide to litigate against such infringement. The realization of any
such risks could adversely and materially affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We may have difficulty maintaining the competitiveness of our products.

The pharmaceutical industry is highly competitive, and in order to maintain the competitiveness of our product portfolio, we are required
to  maintain  ongoing,  extensive  research  for  technological  innovations,  including  new  compounds,  to  develop  and  commercialize  existing  pipeline
products, to expand our product portfolio through acquisitions and in-licensing, and to market our products effectively, including by communicating the
efficacy, safety and value of our products to healthcare professionals. However, healthcare professionals and consumers may choose competitors’ products
over ours nonetheless, if they perceive these products to be safer, more reliable, more effective, easier to administer or less expensive. The success of
any product depends on our ability to effectively communicate with and educate the healthcare professionals and patients and convince them of the
advantage of our products over those of our competitors. We often carry out costly clinical trials even after our products have been launched to produce
data to be utilized for these purposes, but such trials do not always produce the desired outcomes. Furthermore, many of our competitors have greater
financial and other resources to conduct such trials in more detail and with larger patient populations, which may ultimately enable them to promote
their products more effectively than we do. Moreover, if relevant regulators increase their approvals of new therapies developed by competitors for the
conditions treated by our products, such as in order to increase the number of treatment options available for rare or orphan diseases, our business and
results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.

For example, in recent years, competitors have introduced novel hemophilia products, or such products have been approved for additional
uses, which may affect (and in certain cases has affected) sales of our recombinant and plasma-based hemophilia products, such as our factor FVIII
products and FEIBA. Moreover, certain competitors are developing other hemophilia therapies, including gene-based therapies, which, if successfully
introduced, could also affect sales of our recombinant and plasma-based therapies. Increased competition from new products or therapies could similarly
affect our other products.

In Japan, reduced approval times for drugs already marketed outside Japan have led to increased competition through the introduction of
such drugs into the Japanese market by foreign competitors. In addition, new competing products or the development of superior medical technologies
and other treatment options could make our products or technologies lose their competitiveness or become obsolete. As discussed above, our products
are also subject to competition from inexpensive generic versions of our products, as well as generic versions of our competitors’ products, upon the
expiration or loss of related patent protection and regulatory data protection, which may result in loss of market share. If we are unable to maintain the
competitiveness of our products, our business, financial position and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.

Furthermore,  sales  of  the  rare  disease  portfolio  are  particularly  concentrated  among  small  groups  of  customers,  and  we  may  be

disproportionately affected by changes in their purchasing patterns, including if we are unable to maintain the competitiveness of our products.

We are subject to the risk of intellectual property infringement claims directed at us by third parties.

We are subject to the risk of infringement claims directed at us by third parties, even if we do not knowingly infringe on any valid third-
party intellectual property rights. Although we monitor our operations to prevent infringement on the intellectual property rights of third parties, if we
are found to have infringed the intellectual property rights of others or if we agree to settle infringement claims, we may be required to recall the relevant
products, terminate manufacturing and sales of such products, pay significant damages or pay significant royalties.

We evaluate any such infringement claims to assess the likelihood of unfavorable outcomes and to estimate, if possible, the amount of
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and/or disclose the relevant litigation claims or decide not to establish reserves or disclose litigation claims. These assessments and estimates are based
on the information available to our management at such time and involve a significant amount of management judgment. Actual outcomes or losses
may differ materially from those envisioned by our current assessments and estimates. Although the parties to such patent and intellectual property
disputes in the pharmaceutical industry have often settled through licensing or similar arrangements, the costs associated with these arrangements may
be substantial and could include the payment of ongoing royalties. Furthermore, the necessary licenses may not be available on acceptable terms or at
all. Therefore, if we are unable to successfully defend against infringement claims by third parties, our financial results could be materially and adversely
affected.

We assumed certain tax related risks in connection with the Shire Acquisition, which could result in significant liability if the relevant tax authorities
take a position that amounts received or transactions are taxable.

In connection with the Shire Acquisition, we assumed certain tax related risks related to the legacy Shire business, including the tax

treatment of the break fee of 1.635 billion USD that Shire received in connection with the terminated offer to acquire Shire made by AbbVie, Inc. in
2014. In this respect, the Irish Revenue issued an assessment received by Shire on November 28, 2018 for 398 million EUR on the basis that the
break fee was a taxable capital gain, which was contrary to the advice that Shire received. Based on continued advice that no tax liability should arise
from the break fee, Shire appealed the assessment and the appeals process is continuing.  However, the appeal may not be successful and at this time
the outcome is unknown. In addition, in connection with its acquisition of Baxalta Incorporated (“Baxalta”) in 2016, Shire agreed to indemnify
Baxter International Inc., its affiliates and each of their respective officers, directors and employees against certain tax-related losses if the merger of
Baxalta and Shire causes the prior spin-off of Baxalta by Baxter and related transactions to fail to qualify as tax-free. Although Shire received an
opinion of tax counsel that the merger will not cause such prior transactions to fail to qualify as tax-free, such opinion is not binding on the tax
authorities and the potential tax indemnification obligations are not limited in amount.

We may not be able to adequately expand our product portfolio through third-party alliance arrangements.

We expect that we will continue to rely on third parties for key aspects of our business, including the discovery and development of new
products, in-licensing products, and the marketing and distribution of approved products. A major part of our research and development strategy is to
initiate alliances with third parties in the biotechnology industry, academia and the public sector, and we believe that the overall strength of our research
and  development  program  and  product  pipeline  depends  on  our  ability  to  identify  and  initiate  partnerships,  in-licensing  arrangements  and  other
collaborations with third parties. However, there can be no assurance that any of our third-party alliances will lead to the successful development and
marketing of new products. Moreover, reliance on third-party alliances subjects us to a number of risks, including:

• We may be unable to identify suitable opportunities at a reasonable cost and on terms that are acceptable to us due to active and intense

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competition among pharmaceutical groups for alliance opportunities or other factors;
Entering into in-licensing or partnership agreements may require the payment of significant milestones well before the relevant products
are placed in the market, without any assurance that such investments will ultimately become profitable in the long term. To the extent
such milestone payments are recorded as assets on our consolidated statement of financial position, any termination of the relevant
partnership could require us to recognize an impairment loss up to the full value of such asset;

• When we research and market our products through collaboration arrangements, the performance of certain key tasks or functions are

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the responsibility of our collaboration partners, who may not perform effectively or otherwise meet our expectations; and
Decisions may be under the control of or subject to the approval of our collaboration partners, and we may have differing views or be
unable to agree upon an appropriate course of action. Any conflicts or difficulties that we may have with our partners during the course
of these agreements or at the time of their renewal or renegotiation or any disruption in the relationships with our partners may affect
the development, launch and/or marketing of certain of our products or product candidates. 

In addition, a licensor may attempt to terminate its license agreement with us or elect not to renew it to pursue other marketing opportunities.
Our licensors also could merge with or be acquired by another company or experience financial or other setbacks unrelated to our licensing arrangements.
Any of these events may force us to abandon a development project and adversely affect our ability to adequately expand or maintain our product
portfolio.

The COVID-19 pandemic may negatively affect our business, operating results and financial condition, and has negatively affected the trading
price of our common stock and ADSs.

In December 2019, a novel strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) was reported to have originated in China. As COVID-19 continued to

spread to other regions of the world, including, among others, Japan, North America, Europe and the U.K., the World Health Organization
categorized the outbreak as a pandemic in March 2020. Global efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 have continued to intensify in affected
regions, with such efforts including travel restrictions, shelter-in-place orders and/or curfews, facility closures and the extended shutdown of
businesses. We have taken a number of actions in response to the spread of COVID-19, including implementing remote work arrangements where
possible, canceling non-essential business travel, decreasing in-person meetings between our sales representatives and prescribers and placing a
general pause on the initiation of new studies, other than for the development of “CoVIg-19”, a hyperimmune globulin treatment for COVID-19
being jointly developed with the other members of the CoVIg-19 Plasma Alliance, as well as new patient enrollment for ongoing studies with a small
number of exceptions. The outbreak and preventative or protective actions that governments, corporations, individuals or we have taken or may take
in the future to contain the spread of COVID-19 may result in a period of reduced operations, decreased product demand including due to reduced
numbers of in-person meetings with prescribers, patient visits with physicians, vaccinations and elective surgeries, further delays in the start of
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with which we do business and potential delays or disruptions related to regulatory approvals. However, these measures may not be effective in
stopping or significantly slowing the spread of COVID-19 in general or at our facilities, and there may be multiple waves of outbreaks. The effects of
the outbreak and related actions, including if significant portions of our workforce are unable to work effectively due to facility closures, issues
relating to productivity or data security arising from the implementation of remote working arrangements, illness, quarantines, government actions,
our actions, like those mentioned above, or other restrictions, may therefore hinder or delay our production capabilities (and, in particular, have
resulted in a temporary decline in our plasma collections) and otherwise impede our ability to perform on our obligations to our customers, and may
also result in increased costs to us. The outbreak and related actions may also prevent our suppliers, vendors or subcontractors from meeting their
obligations to us, including the supply of plasma, which has no substitute, which could also impair our ability to meet our supply obligations or
execute our business plans in a timely manner or at all, or require us to incur significant additional costs. Any costs associated with the COVID-19
outbreak may not be fully recoverable or adequately covered by insurance. The outbreak and related actions may also result in reduced customer
demand or limit the ability of customers, including governments or government agencies, to perform their obligations to us, including in making
timely payments to us. Any of these factors, depending on the severity and duration of the outbreak and its effects, could have a material adverse
effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

The financial impact of these factors cannot be reasonably estimated at this time but may materially affect our business, financial
condition and results of operations, and the trading prices of our common stock and ADSs were impacted by volatility in the financial markets
resulting from the pandemic. The full extent to which the pandemic impacts our business, results or the trading price of our common stock and ADSs
will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information which may emerge concerning
the severity and duration of the pandemic and actions to contain its spread or treat its impact, among others.

We have significant operations across the world, including emerging markets, which expose us to additional risks.

Our global operations, which encompass approximately 80 countries and regions across the world, are subject to a number of risks, including

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difficulties in monitoring and coordinating research and development, marketing, supply-chain and other operations in a large number
of jurisdictions; 
risks related to various laws, regulations and policies, including those implemented following changes in political leadership and trade,
capital and exchange controls; 
changes with respect to taxation, including impositions or increases of withholding and other taxes on remittances and other payments
by our overseas subsidiaries; 
varying standards and practices in the legal, regulatory and business cultures in which we operate, including potential inability to
enforce contracts or intellectual property rights; 
trade restrictions and changes in tariffs; 
complex sanctions regimes in various countries such as the U.S., the EU and other jurisdictions, violations of which could lead to fines
or other penalties; 
risks related to political instability and uncertain business environments; 
changes in the political, economic or social climate, including inter-country relationships; 
acts of terrorism, war, global climate change, extreme weather events, medical epidemics or pandemics such as the recent
COVID-19 pandemic, and other sources of social disruption; and 
difficulties associated with managing local personnel and preventing misconduct by local third-party alliance partners. 

Any one or more of these or other factors could increase our costs, reduce our revenues, or disrupt our operations, with possible material
adverse effects on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Further expansion overseas has been one of our key strategies, and, in the
fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, regions outside of Japan accounted for 82.0% of our consolidated revenue, with the U.S. in particular contributing
48.5% of consolidated revenue. We expect that markets outside Japan, particularly the U.S. and also Europe, the U.K., Canada and emerging markets,
will continue to be increasingly important to our business and results of operations, increasing the likelihood that any of these risks is realized. We have
been also taking steps to grow our business in emerging markets, which we define to include Russia/Commonwealth of Independent States (“CIS”),
Latin America, Asia (excluding Japan) and Other (including the Middle East, Oceania and Africa). Our revenue from emerging markets was 456.9 billion
JPY (or 13.9% of our total revenue) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, and we intend to pursue further growth in such emerging markets. In
particular, we believe that there is an attractive opportunity to grow our business in China.

However, there is no guarantee that our efforts to expand sales in emerging markets will succeed. Some countries may be especially vulnerable
to periods of global financial instability or may have very limited resources to spend on healthcare. Emerging markets present particular challenges in
obtaining funding, achieving market access for our products and successfully ensuring that we receive appropriate levels of reimbursement. Emerging
markets also tend to require substantial efforts in patient support and other programs. All of these factors may adversely affect the profitability of our
businesses in these emerging markets.

In order to successfully implement our emerging markets strategy, we must also attract and retain qualified personnel, despite the possibility
that some emerging markets may have a relatively limited number of persons with the required skills and training. We may also be required to increase
our reliance on third-party agents within less-developed markets, which may put us at increased risk of liability. In addition, many emerging markets
have currencies that fluctuate substantially, and if such currencies are devalued and we cannot offset the devaluations, our financial performance in such
countries may be adversely affected. Further, many emerging markets have relatively weak intellectual property protection and inadequate protection
against crime, including counterfeiting, corruption and fraud. Operations in certain emerging countries, where corruption may be more prevalent than
in more developed countries and where internal compliance practices may not be well established, may also pose challenges from a legal and regulatory
compliance perspective. Moreover, we may face additional legal and regulatory barriers to achieving growth, such as restrictions on the import of raw

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materials or other trade regulations (for example, on the import of plasma into China) that will require us to expend additional resources to achieve our
goals.

For reasons including but not limited to the above, significant parts of our operations across the world including emerging markets presents

significant risks, and the realization of such risks could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We face risks relating to the exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union.

The U.K.’s withdrawal from the EU (commonly known as “Brexit”) became effective on January 31, 2020. The subsequent transition period
(sometimes called the implementation period) is expected to last until December 31, 2020 and creates uncertainties affecting business operations in the
EU. The withdrawal by the U.K. from the EU, particularly if the transition period expires without a trade agreement between the U.K. and the EU, could
result in the deterioration of economic conditions, volatility in currency exchange rates, and increased regulatory complexities, as well as the potential
for product shortages, increased costs or other similar effects. Given the lack of progress on a future trade agreement between both parties, regulatory
arrangements for the U.K. beyond December 2020 have not been clarified, which could impact our future operations in the U.K. Particular uncertainty
exists about the most appropriate way to supply medicines to Northern Ireland after December 31, 2020, given the lack of agreement on how the Northern
Ireland Protocol will be implemented with regard to medicines.

The potential impact of Brexit on our market share, sales, profitability and results of operations is unclear. Depending on these outcomes
during and after the transition period, as well as any potential impact on the EMA, economic conditions in the U.K., the EU and global markets may be
adversely affected by reduced growth and volatility. Such volatility and negative economic impact could, in turn, adversely affect our revenues, financial
condition or results of operations.

Our results of operations and financial condition may be adversely affected by foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.

We  manufacture  and  sell  products  to  customers  in  numerous  countries,  and  we  have  entered  and  will  enter  into  acquisition,  licensing,
borrowings or other financial transactions that give rise to translation and transaction risks related to foreign currency exposure. Fluctuations in currency
exchange rates in the markets where we are active could negatively affect our results of operations, financial position and cash flows. For the fiscal year
ended March 31, 2020, 82.0% of our sales were in markets outside Japan. Our consolidated financial statements are presented in Japanese yen, and by
translating the foreign currency financial statements of our foreign subsidiaries into yen, the amounts of our revenue, operating profit, assets and equity,
on a consolidated basis, are affected by prevailing rates of exchange.

We utilize certain hedging measures with respect to some of our foreign currency transactions. However, such hedging measures do not
cover all of our exposures and, even to the extent they do, they may only delay, or may otherwise be unable to completely eliminate, the impact of
fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.

Our reliance on third parties for the performance of certain key business functions, particularly product manufacture and commercialization,
heightens the risks faced by our business.

We rely on suppliers, vendors and partners, including alliances with other pharmaceutical companies, for certain key aspects of our business,
including manufacture and commercialization of products, support for information technology systems and certain human resource functions. We do
not control these partners, but we depend on them in ways that may be significant to us. If these parties fail to meet our expectations or fulfill their
obligations to us, we may fail to receive the expected benefits. In addition, if any of these third parties fails to comply with applicable laws and regulations
in the course of its performance of services for us, there is a risk that we may be held responsible for such violations as well. This risk is particularly
serious in emerging markets, where corruption is often prevalent and where many of the third parties on which we rely do not have internal compliance
resources comparable to our own. Any such failures by third parties, in emerging markets or elsewhere, could adversely affect our business, reputation,
financial condition or results of operations.

Our dependence on third parties for the inputs for our products subjects us to various risks, and changes in the costs of materials may adversely
affect our profitability.

Although we develop and manufacture the active ingredients used in some of our products at our own facilities, we are dependent on third-
party suppliers for a substantial portion of the raw materials and compounds used in the products we produce. The price and availability of the raw
materials for our products, including chemical compounds and biologics, are subject to the effects of weather, natural disasters, market forces, the
economic environment, fuel costs and foreign exchange rates. If our cost for such materials increases, we may not be able to make corresponding
increases in the prices of our products due to market conditions or our relationships with our customers, and as a result, our profitability could be
materially and adversely affected.

In particular, we rely on third-party suppliers of key manufacturing inputs of certain drug products, including, but not limited to, ADCETRIS,
ADVATE, ADYNOVATE, ALUNBRIG, CINRYZE, CUVITRU, ENTYVIO, FEIBA, FIRAZYR, GATTEX/REVESTIVE, HYQVIA, LEUPRON, MEPACT,
NINLARO, TAKHZYRO, and VELCADE. Furthermore, certain active ingredients for these products are sourced from a single supplier. We also rely in
part on third-party sources to provide the donated plasma necessary for our plasma-derived therapies. In addition, although we dual-source certain key
products and/or active ingredients, we currently rely on a single source for production of the final drug product for certain of our products, including,
but not limited to, ADDERALL XR, ADYNOVATE, ALOFISEL, ALUNBRIG, CINRYZE, CUVITRU, FIRAZYR, HYQVIA, LIALDA, MEPACT, NINLARO,

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PENTASA and TAKHZYRO. Sources of some materials may be limited to a single supplier, and if such supplier faces any difficulty in supplying the
materials, we may not be able to find an alternative supplier in a timely manner or at all. If materials become unavailable or if quality problems related
to the materials arise, we may be forced to halt production and sales of products that use them. In the event that any of our third-party suppliers is delayed
in its delivery of such raw materials or compounds, is unable to deliver the full quantity ordered by us at the appropriate level of quality, or is unable to
deliver any raw materials or compounds at all, our ability to sell our products in the quantities demanded by the market may be impaired, which could
damage our reputation and relationships with customers and patients. In such a case, our business and results of operations could be adversely affected.

The manufacture of our products is technically complex and highly regulated, and supply interruptions, product recalls or other production problems
caused by unforeseen events may reduce sales, adversely affect our operating results and financial condition and delay the launch of new products.

The manufacture of our products is technically complex and highly regulated, and as a result we may experience difficulties or delays

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seizure or recalls of products or shut-downs of manufacturing plants; 
problems with business continuity, including as a result of a natural or man-made disaster, at one of our facilities or at a critical supplier
or vendor; 
failure by us or by any of our vendors or suppliers to comply with the Good Manufacturing Practice (the “GMP”) and other applicable
regulations and quality assurance guidelines, which could lead to manufacturing shutdowns, product shortages, delays in product
manufacturing and /or administrative, enforcement or other actions by regulatory authorities if regulatory authorities deem our products
to be adulterated or otherwise in violation of applicable laws; 
problems with manufacturing, quality assurance/quality control or supply, or governmental approval delays, due to our consolidation
and rationalization of manufacturing facilities and the sale or closure of certain sites; 
failure of a sole source or single source supplier to provide us with necessary raw materials, supplies or finished goods for an extended
period of time, which could impact continuous supply; 
failure of a third-party manufacturer to supply us with semi-finished or finished products on time; 
construction or regulatory approval delays related to new facilities or the expansion of existing facilities; 
the inability to obtain sufficient components or raw materials on a timely basis or at a cost-effective price due to public health
crises, medical epidemics or pandemics such as the COVID-19 pandemic;
additional costs related to deficiencies identified by regulatory agencies in connection with inspections of our facilities, and enforcement,
remedial or punitive actions by regulatory authorities if we fail to remedy any deficiencies; and 
other  manufacturing  or  distribution  problems  including  limits  to  manufacturing  capacity  due  to  regulatory  requirements  (e.g.
Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (“REACH”) regulation in the EU), changes in the types of products
produced, physical limitations or other business interruptions that could impact continuous supply.

In addition, despite efforts at compliance, from time to time we or our partners may receive notices of manufacturing, quality-related, or
other observations following inspections by regulatory authorities around the world, as well as official agency correspondence regarding compliance.
For example, on June 9, 2020 the FDA issued a warning letter related to our manufacturing plant in Hikari, Yamaguchi, Japan which included several
technical observations, including observations about procedures, personnel, records, investigations, training, equipment, and oversight. We are
reviewing the warning letter and will respond to the FDA within the required timeframe. This action resulted from a routine inspection by the FDA of
our Hikari manufacturing plant in November 2019. Following the inspection, we immediately put into place a comprehensive corrective action/
preventative action plan, and the issues raised as part of the inspection are being addressed within the context of those activities. However, we or our
partners may receive additional or similar observations and correspondence in the future, whether regarding the Hikari plant or otherwise. If we are
unable to resolve these observations and address regulator concerns in a timely fashion, our business, financial condition and results of operations
could be materially affected.

The development and manufacture of biologics and stem cell therapies present heightened or additional risks. The manufacture of biologics,
including stem cell products, is highly complex and is characterized by inherent risks and challenges, such as raw material inconsistencies, logistical
and  sourcing  challenges,  significant  quality  control  and  assurance  requirements,  manufacturing  complexity  (including  heightened  regulatory
requirements) and significant manual processing. Unlike products that rely on chemicals for efficacy, such as most pharmaceuticals, biologics are difficult
to characterize due to the inherent variability of biological input materials. As a result, assays of the finished product may not be sufficient to ensure
that the product will perform in the intended manner. Problems with the manufacturing process, even minor deviations from the normal process, could
result in product defects or manufacturing failures that result in, among other things, lot failures, product recalls, product liability claims or insufficient
inventory, which could be costly to us or result in reputational damage.

Furthermore, sourcing and transportation of plasma and production and distribution of plasma-derived products is complex, capital intensive
and subject to extensive regulation. If we are unable to manage these inherent risks and challenges, we may lose market share or customer confidence,
be required to record charges related to idle capacity or impairment on facilities or take other actions which could materially and adversely affect the
Plasma-Derived Therapies business.

Any of the above may reduce sales, delay the launch of new products, and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of

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The illegal distribution and sale by third parties of counterfeit versions of our products or products stolen from us could have an adverse effect on
our reputation and business.

Third parties may illegally distribute and sell counterfeit versions of our products, which do not meet the rigorous manufacturing and testing
standards to which our products are subject. A patient who receives a counterfeit drug may be at risk for a number of dangerous health consequences.
Reports of adverse reactions to counterfeit drugs or increased levels of counterfeiting could materially affect patient confidence in our products, which
could have a material adverse effect on our reputation and financial results. In addition, thefts at warehouses, at plants, or in transit of inventory that is
not properly stored or that is sold through unauthorized channels could materially and adversely affect patient safety, our reputation and our results of
operations.

We are involved in litigation relating to our operations on an ongoing basis, and such litigation could result in financial losses or harm our business.

We are involved in various litigation relating to our operations on an ongoing basis, including claims related to product liability and intellectual
property as well as to antitrust, sales and marketing and other regulatory regimes. Given the inherent unpredictability of litigation, it is possible that an
adverse outcome in one or more pending or future litigation matters could have a material adverse effect on our operating results or cash flows. For a
description of certain ongoing litigation, see Note 32 to our audited consolidated financial statements.

Economic, financial and environment conditions may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Growth of the global pharmaceutical market has become increasingly tied to global economic growth. In this context, a substantial and
lasting slowdown of the global economy or major national economies could negatively affect growth in the global pharmaceutical market and, as a
result, adversely affect our business. In particular, weak economic conditions can have a particularly adverse impact on pharmaceutical demand in
markets having significant co-pays or lacking a developed third-party payer system, as individual patients may delay or decrease out-of-pocket healthcare
expenditures. Negative economic developments could also reduce the sources of funding for national social security systems, leading to heightened
pressure on drug prices, increased substitution of generic drugs, and the exclusion of certain products from formularies.

Following the global financial crisis in 2008, economic growth continued to be stagnant in major developed countries while the pace of
growth in many emerging economies continued to decline. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, economic growth has and is expected to continue to
significantly slow down. The U.K.’s exit from the EU, political volatility in the U.S., including in relation to the 2020 presidential election, continued
instability in the Middle East and North Korea and global developments in trade and security policy have increased political and economic uncertainty.
To the extent that economic or financial conditions continue to weaken and not improve in any of our major operating markets, demand for our products
or product pricing could be negatively affected. In addition, to the extent that the current or future economic and financial conditions negatively affect
the global business environment, we could experience a disruption or delay in the performance of third parties on which we rely for parts of our business,
including  collaboration  partners  and  suppliers.  See  “The  COVID-19  pandemic  may  negatively  affect  our  business,  operating  results  and  financial
condition, and has negatively affected the trading price of our common stock and ADSs.”

Such disruptions or delays could have a material and adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our products may have unanticipated adverse effects or possible adverse effects, which may restrict use of the product or give rise to product liability
claims.

As a pharmaceutical company, we are subject to significant risks related to product liability. Unanticipated adverse reactions or unfavorable
publicity from complaints concerning any of our products, or those of our competitors, could have an adverse effect on our ability to obtain or maintain
regulatory approvals or successfully market our products, and may even result in recalls, withdrawal of regulatory approval or adverse labeling of the
product.

While our products are subject to comprehensive clinical trials and rigorous statistical analysis during the development process prior to
approval, there are inherent limitations with regard to the design of such trials, including the limited number of patients enrolled in such trials, the limited
time used to measure the efficacy of the product and the limited ability to perform long-term monitoring. In the event that such unanticipated adverse
reactions are discovered, we may be required to add descriptions of the adverse reactions as precautions to the packaging of our products, recall and
terminate sales of products or conduct costly post-launch clinical trials. Furthermore, concerns relating to potential adverse reactions could arise among
consumers or medical professionals, and such concerns, whether justified or not, could have an adverse effect on sales of our products and our reputation.
We could also be subject to product liability litigation by patients who have suffered or claim to have suffered such adverse reactions resulting in harm
to their health.

Although we maintain product liability insurance at coverage levels that we believe are appropriate, we could be subject to product liability
that significantly exceeds such levels. Product liability coverage is also increasingly difficult and costly to obtain, and may not be available in the future
on acceptable terms. Therefore, in the future, it is possible that we may need to rely increasingly on self-insurance for the management of product liability
risk. In cases where we self-insure, the legal costs that we would bear for handling such claims and potential indemnifications to be paid to claimants
could materially and adversely affect our financial condition. In addition, the negative publicity from product liability claims, whether justified, may
damage our reputation and may negatively impact the number of prescriptions of the product in question or our other products. As a result, our business,
financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.

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Sales to wholesalers are concentrated, which exposes us to credit risks and pricing pressures.

A significant portion of our global sales are made to a relatively small number of wholesale distributors, retail chains and other purchasing
groups. In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, there were two wholesale distributors, AmerisourceBergen Corporation and McKesson Corporation,
that accounted for over ten percent of Takeda’s total revenue. If one of our significant wholesale distributors encounters financial or other difficulties,
such distributor may decrease the amount of business that it does with us, and we may be unable to collect the amounts that the distributor owes us on
a timely basis or at all. Furthermore, the concentration of wholesale distributors has been increasing through mergers and acquisitions. In addition to
increased credit risks, this has resulted in such distributors gaining additional purchasing leverage, which may increase pricing pressure on our products.
Such credit concentration risks and pricing pressure could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We may not be able to attract and retain key management and other personnel.

In order to produce, develop, support and market our products, we depend on the expertise and leadership of our senior management team
and other key members of our organization. The loss of key members of our organization, including senior members of our scientific and management
teams, high-quality researchers and development specialists, could delay or prevent the achievement of major business objectives. The market for such
talent has become increasingly competitive, including in specific geographic regions and in specialized fields such as clinical development and biosciences,
and we are required to invest heavily in the recruitment, training and retention of qualified individuals, including salary and other compensation to
reward performance and incentivize employees. Despite our efforts to retain them, key employees could terminate their employment with us for any
reason or for no reason, and there is no assurance that we will be able to attract or retain key employees and successfully manage them. Our inability to
attract, integrate and retain highly skilled personnel, particularly those in leadership positions, may weaken our succession plans and may materially
adversely affect our ability to implement our strategy and meet our strategic objectives, which could ultimately adversely affect our business and results
of operations.

We are increasingly dependent on information technology systems and our systems and infrastructure face the risk of theft, exposure, tampering or
other intrusions.

A variety of important processes relating to the research and development, production and sale of our products depend heavily on our
information systems, including cloud-based computing, or those of third party providers to whom we outsource certain business functions, including
the storage and transfer of critical, confidential, sensitive or personal information regarding our patients, clinical trial subjects, vendors, customers,
employees and others. We also increasingly seek to develop and collaborate on technology-based digital health products, such as mobile applications
that aim to improve patient welfare in a variety of ways, which could lead us to store and transfer personal information about individual patients,
customers and others. The size, age and complexity of our information technology systems make them potentially vulnerable to service interruptions,
malicious intrusions and random attacks. Cyber-attacks are increasing in frequency, sophistication and intensity, and opportunistically in response to,
for example, the spread of COVID-19 and implementation of remote working arrangements. These and other cyber-attacks are made by groups and
individuals  with  a  wide  range  of  motives  (including,  but  not  limited  to,  industrial  espionage)  and  expertise,  including  organized  criminal  groups,
hacktivists, nation-states and others. Cyber-attacks could include the deployment of harmful malware, denial of service attacks, worms, social engineering
and other means to affect service reliability and threaten data confidentiality, integrity and availability. The development and maintenance of systems
to safeguard against such attacks is costly and requires ongoing monitoring and updating as technologies change and efforts to overcome security
measures become increasingly more sophisticated. Moreover, the costs related to these security measures are expected to continue to increase. Despite
our efforts, the possibility of a future data compromise cannot be eliminated entirely, and risks associated with intrusion, exposure, tampering, and theft
remain. For zero-day threats, or new vectors of attack which are currently unknown, the risk that our defenses will be inadequate are particularly
pronounced.

Although we have not, to date, detected any material breaches of our information technology systems, data systems or personal information,
the risk of such breaches remains and cannot be completely negated. If our data systems are compromised, our business operations may be impaired,
we may lose profitable opportunities, or the value of those opportunities may be diminished, and we may lose revenue because of unlicensed use of our
intellectual property or confidential or proprietary information. Cyber-attacks could significantly impact the availability of data systems that are essential
to conducting routine business operations across the company, including product manufacturing or clinical development, and the recovery efforts could
be both time consuming and costly.   If personal information of our customers or employees is misappropriated, our reputation with our customers and
employees may be injured resulting in loss of business and/or morale, and we may incur costs to remediate possible injury to our customers and employees
or be required to pay fines or take other action with respect to judicial or regulatory actions arising out of such incidents. Data privacy or security breaches
by employees and others with permitted access to our systems, including in some cases third-party service providers to which we may outsource certain
business functions, may also pose a risk that sensitive data, including intellectual property or personal information, will be exposed to unauthorized
persons or to the public. 

Changes in data privacy and protection laws and regulations, particularly in Europe, or any failure to comply with such laws and regulations, could
adversely affect our business and financial results.

We are subject to laws and regulations globally regarding privacy, data protection, and data security, including those related to the collection,
storage, handling, use, disclosure, transfer, and security of personal data. Significant uncertainty exists as privacy and data protection laws may be
interpreted and applied differently from country to country and may create inconsistent or conflicting requirements. For example, the EU’s General Data
Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”), which imposes additional obligations on companies regarding the handling of personal data and provides certain
individual privacy rights to persons whose data is processed, became effective on May 25, 2018. Moreover, significant regulatory fines may be imposed
on us for violation of these requirements, particularly in the case of the GDPR, which are set at a maximum of the higher of 20 million EUR or 4% of

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annual global turnover for the most serious breaches, or the higher of 10 million EUR or 2% of annual global turnover for certain others. There is also
significant uncertainty as to how the various EU member states or individual regulators will implement and interpret the GDPR, and we are still in the
process of identifying and unifying differences between our and Shire’s historical GDPR compliance practices. Furthermore, legislators and regulators
in the U.S. are proposing new and more robust cybersecurity rules in light of the recent broad-based cyber-attacks at a number of companies, as well as
data privacy laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act, which became effective on January 1, 2020. Compliance with existing, proposed and
recently enacted laws (including implementation of the privacy and process enhancements called for under GDPR) and regulations can be costly; any
failure to comply with these regulatory standards could subject us to legal and reputational risks. Misuse of or failure to secure personal information
could also result in violation of data privacy laws and regulations, proceedings against us by governmental entities or others or damage to our reputation
and credibility and could also have a negative impact on revenues and profits.

Social media platforms and new technologies present risks and challenges for our reputation and business.

Consumers, the media, pharmaceutical companies and other parties increasingly use social media and other new technologies to communicate
about pharmaceutical products and the diseases they are intended to treat. For pharmaceutical companies, the use of these technologies requires specific
attention, monitoring programs and moderation of comments. For example, negative or inaccurate posts or comments about us or our products on any
social media networking platforms could damage our reputation and business. Social media could also be used to bring negative attention to us or to
the pharmaceutical industry as a whole, which could in turn cause reputational harm to us and negatively impact our business. The nature of evidence-
based health care, however, may prevent us from rapidly and adequately defending our interests against such comments. In addition, our employees and
partners may use social media and mobile technologies inappropriately, which may expose us to liability, or which could lead to breaches of data security,
loss of trade secrets or other intellectual property or public disclosure of sensitive information, including information about our employees, clinical trial
subjects or customers.

We face risks from the pursuit of acquisitions, and the anticipated benefits and synergies resulting from acquisitions may not be realized.

We regularly pursue acquisitions for several reasons, including strengthening our pipeline, complementing existing lines of business, adding
research and development capabilities or pursuing other synergies. The pursuit of these acquisitions requires the commitment of significant management
and capital resources in various stages, from the exploration of potential acquisition targets to the negotiation and execution of an acquisition to the
integration of an acquired business into our own. The required commitment of time and resources may divert the attention of management or capital or
other resources away from our day-to-day business. Moreover, we may not be able to recoup the investment of capital or other resources through the
successful integration of acquired businesses, including the realization of any expected cost or other synergies. Specifically, we may encounter the
following difficulties:

• We may face significant challenges in combining the infrastructure, management and information systems of acquired companies with
ours, including integrating research and development, manufacturing, distribution, marketing and promotion activities and information
technology systems;
There may be difficulties in conforming standards, controls, procedures and accounting and other policies, as well as business cultures
and compensation structures;

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• We may not be able to retain key personnel at acquired companies, or our own employees may be motivated to leave due to

acquisitions;

• We may not be successful in identifying and eliminating redundancies and achieving other cost savings as expected; and
• We may not be able to successfully realize benefits from acquired products, including pipeline products under development. 

Integrating the operations of multiple new businesses with that of our own is a complex process that requires significant management attention
and resources. The integration process may disrupt our existing and other newly acquired businesses and, if implemented ineffectively, could have an
adverse impact not only on our ability to realize the benefits of a given acquisition but also on the results of our existing operations. Integration-related
risks may be heightened in cases where acquired businesses’ operations, employees or customers are located outside our major markets and we incur
higher costs than anticipated due to regulatory changes, environmental factors or foreign exchange fluctuations. We continue to pursue strategic business
acquisitions globally as a key part of our continuous growth strategy. If we are not able to achieve the anticipated benefits of any future acquisitions in
full or in a timely manner, we could be required to recognize impairment losses, we may not be able to recoup our investment, and our business, financial
position and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. Particularly, we may be unable to achieve the expected revenues pursuant
to licensing, co-promotion or co-development agreements or collaborations. We may also assume unexpected contingent or other liabilities, or be required
to mark up the fair value of liabilities (or mark down the fair value of assets) acquired upon the close of an acquisition.

We may incur substantial costs due to our environmental compliance efforts or claims relating to our use, manufacture, handling, storage or disposal
of hazardous materials.

Our research and development and manufacturing processes use hazardous materials, including chemicals and radioactive and biological
materials, and produce hazardous waste. National and local laws and regulations in many of the jurisdictions in which we operate impose substantial
potential liability for the improper use, manufacture, handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials as well as for land contamination, and, in
some cases, this liability may continue over long periods of time. Despite our compliance efforts, we cannot eliminate the risk of accidental contamination
and any resultant injury from these materials. For example, real properties that we owned or used in the past or that we own or use now or in the future
may contain detected or undetected contamination resulting from our manufacturing operations at those sites or the activities of prior owners or occupants.
We  may  suffer  from  expenses,  claims  or  liability  which  may  fall  outside  of  or  exceed  our  insurance  coverage.  Furthermore,  changes  to  current
environmental laws and regulations may impose further compliance requirements on us that may impair our research, development and production
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Our  business  may  be  adversely  affected  by  climate  change,  extreme  weather  events,  earthquakes,  civil  or  political  unrest,  terrorism  or  other
catastrophic events.

In recent years, extreme weather events and changing weather patterns such as storms, flooding, droughts and temperature changes have
become more common. As a result, we are potentially exposed to various natural disasters or extreme weather risks such as hurricanes, tornadoes,
droughts or floods, typhoons, tidal waves, wildfires or other events that may result from the impact of climate change on the environment. In addition,
Japan, the U.S. and other regions in the world in which we operate are subject to the risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis and/or
volcanic eruptions. Other events outside our control, such as war, civil or political unrest, deliberate acts of sabotage, terrorism or industrial accidents
such as fire and explosion, whether due to human or equipment error, could damage, cause operational interruptions, or otherwise adversely affect certain
of our manufacturing or other facilities as well as potentially cause injury or death to our personnel. In the event of a major natural disaster or other
uncontrollable event or accident, our facilities, particularly our production plants, may experience catastrophic loss, operations at such facilities may be
halted, shipments of products may be suspended or delayed and large losses and expenses to repair or replace facilities may be incurred. Such negative
consequences could cause product shortages, significant losses of sales or require significant unexpected expenditures, and materially adversely affect
our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, our business may also be adversely affected if our suppliers or business partners
were to experience a catastrophic loss due to natural disasters, terrorism, accidents or other uncontrollable events.

Although we purchase comprehensive global insurance to cover property damage and consequent business interruption for certain potential
losses at sites owned by us and at certain critical supplier sites, we do not maintain insurance policies to cover all potential losses and therefore our
insurance policies may not be adequate to cover all possible losses and expenses. For instance, we do not maintain earthquake insurance in Japan.

We may experience difficulty implementing sustainability-related measures or in meeting the expectations of stakeholders.

In recent years, governmental and regulatory authorities, counterparties such as vendors and suppliers, investors, the public at large and
others have increasingly focused on sustainability and social responsibility-related issues, particularly as they relate to the environment. Moreover, we
have committed to reducing our carbon footprint, decreasing the waste created by our business and enhancing our water stewardship, and expect our
vendors and suppliers to cooperate in these initiatives. However, we may be unable to meet such standards or achieve our goals, and our efforts to do
so may for example impose significant additional costs on us, require us to seek alternative vendors or suppliers or impair our ability to procure or use
certain materials. Conversely, if we are unable to meet such standards, we may not be able to continue to administer our business as we desire. Moreover,
to the extent that we are unable to meet the expectations of stakeholders, including governmental and regulatory authorities, counterparties, investors,
or the public, our reputation may be harmed, we may face increased compliance or other costs and demand for our securities and our ability to participate
in the debt and equity markets may decrease. Furthermore, such standards and expectations are subject to ongoing change and refinement, and may shift
in unexpected and potentially significant ways, which we may struggle to accommodate.

We may have to recognize additional charges on our statements of profit or loss due to impairment of goodwill, other intangible assets and equity
method investments.

We carry significant amounts of goodwill and intangible assets on our consolidated statements of financial position as a result of past
acquisitions, including the Shire Acquisition. As of March 31, 2020, we had goodwill of 4,012.5 billion JPY and intangible assets of 4,171.4 billion JPY.
Goodwill and intangible assets recorded in relation to acquisitions are recognized on our consolidated statements of financial position on the acquisition
date. Under IFRS, we are required to examine such assets for impairment annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the
carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. See Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects-A. Operating Results-Critical Accounting
Policies-Impairment of Goodwill and Intangible Assets.

We occasionally enter into business ventures with third-party entities where we have significant influence over the decisions on financial and
operating policies, but do not have control or joint control (referred to as investments in associates). We also enter into joint arrangements whereby we
and the other parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights to the net assets of the arrangement (referred to as joint venture). We account
for these investments using the equity method of accounting. As of March 31, 2020, the carrying amount of investments accounted for using the equity
method was 107.3 billion JPY. Under IFRS, at each reporting period, we are required to determine whether there is objective evidence that the investment
in each associate or joint venture is impaired.

The recognition of such impairment charges may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

If we fail to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting, the accuracy and timeliness of our financial reporting may be adversely
affected, which could cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information and may lead to a decline in the trading price of our
ADSs.

Our common stock is currently listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and other local Japanese stock exchanges, and we have established
internal control over financial reporting pursuant to the requirements applicable to companies listed only in Japan. In addition, our ADSs are listed on
the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”), making us subject to, among other things, the requirements under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the
“Sarbanes-Oxley Act”). The standards for internal control over financial reporting under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act are significantly more extensive than
those applicable to companies listed only in Japan. For example, we are required, pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (“Section 404”),
to furnish a report by management on, among other things, the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. This assessment must include
disclosure of any material weaknesses identified by our management in our internal control over financial reporting, as well as a statement that our
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We cannot be certain that material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting will not develop or be identified. Any failure
to achieve and maintain adequate internal control over financial reporting or to implement required, new or improved controls, or difficulties encountered
in their implementation could cause material weaknesses or other deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting in the future. If we are
unable to successfully remediate any material weaknesses or other deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting, the accuracy and timing
of our financial reporting may be adversely affected, and investors may lose confidence in our financial reporting, and the price of our ADSs may decline
as a result. In addition, if we are unable to continue to meet these requirements, we may not be able to remain listed on the NYSE.

We are subject to additional risk due to uncertainty relating to the calculation of London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), Euro Interbank Offered
Rate (“EURIBOR”) and other reference rates and their potential discontinuance.

The JBIC Loan and the Term Loan Credit Agreement are subject to a floating interest rate calculated in reference to the LIBOR, while the
floating rate Euro-denominated senior notes we issued in connection with the Shire Acquisition are subject to floating rate interest calculated in reference
to EURIBOR. Interest rate, equity, commodity, foreign exchange rate and other types of indices which are deemed to be benchmarks are the subject of
ongoing national, international and other regulatory guidance and proposals for reform. Some of these reforms are already effective while others are
still to be implemented. These reforms may cause such benchmarks to perform differently than they have performed in the past or to be discontinued
entirely or may have other consequences that cannot be predicted, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of
operations or require us to seek to amend the terms of the relevant indebtedness, which may require significant additional time, effort or money in the
form of consent payments or otherwise, and may not be possible on cost-efficient terms or at all.

The LIBOR that is currently produced in seven tenors across various currencies will cease to be in use by the end of 2021. A number of
alternatives to LIBOR have been proposed and may result in interest payments that are higher than expected or that do not otherwise correlate over time
with the payments that would have been made on such indebtedness for the interest periods if the applicable LIBOR rate was available in its current
form. More generally, any of the foregoing changes, any other changes to LIBOR as a result of national, international and other regulatory guidance
and proposals for reform or other initiatives or investigations, or any further uncertainty surrounding the implementation of such changes, could have
a material adverse effect on affected indebtedness.

At this time, it is not possible to predict the effect that these developments, any discontinuance, modification or other reforms to LIBOR or

any other reference rate may have on LIBOR, other benchmarks or floating rate indebtedness.

Risks Relating to the ADSs

A holder of ADSs has fewer rights than a holder of our common stock has, and a holder of ADSs has to act through the depositary to exercise
those rights.

The rights of shareholders under Japanese law to take various actions, including voting their shares, receiving dividends and distributions,
bringing derivative actions, examining a company’s accounting books and records and exercising appraisal rights, are available only to holders of record.
Because the depositary, through its custodian agents, is the record holder of the shares underlying the ADSs, only the depositary can exercise those rights
in connection with the deposited shares. Pursuant to the deposit agreement, the depositary will endeavor, to the extent practicable, to make efforts to
vote or cause to be voted the shares underlying the ADSs as instructed by the holders and will pay to the holders the dividends and distributions collected
from the Company. The depositary and its agents may not be able to send voting instructions to holders of ADSs or carry out their voting instructions
in a timely manner. Furthermore, the depositary and its agents will not be responsible for any failure to carry out any instructions to vote, for the manner
in which any vote is cast or for the effect of any such vote. As a result, holders of ADSs may not be able to exercise their right to vote. Moreover, in the
capacity as an ADS holder, such holder will not be able to bring a derivative action, examine the Company’s accounting books or records or exercise
appraisal rights except through the depositary.

Rights of shareholders under Japanese law may be more limited than under the laws of other jurisdictions.

Our Articles of Incorporation, Regulations of the Board of Directors, Regulations of the Audit and Supervisory Committee and the Companies
Act govern our corporate affairs. Legal principles relating to such matters as the validity of corporate procedures, directors’ and officers’ fiduciary duties,
and shareholders’ rights may be different from those that would apply to a non-Japanese company. Shareholders’ rights under Japanese law may not be
as extensive as shareholders’ rights under the laws of other jurisdictions. ADS holders may have more difficulty in asserting their rights as a shareholder
than such holders would as shareholders of a corporation organized in another jurisdiction. In addition, Japanese courts may not be willing to enforce
liabilities against the Company in actions brought in Japan that are based upon the securities laws of other jurisdictions.

Because of daily price range limitations under Japanese stock exchange rules, a holder of ADSs who has surrendered his or her ADSs in favor of
shares of our common stock may not be able to sell his/her shares of our common stock at a particular price on any particular trading day, or at all.

Stock prices on Japanese stock exchanges are determined on a real-time basis by the equilibrium between bids and offers. These exchanges
are order-driven markets without specialists or market makers to guide price formation. To prevent excessive volatility, these exchanges set daily upward
and downward price fluctuation limits for each stock, based on the previous day’s closing price. Although transactions may continue at the upward or
downward limit price if the limit price is reached on a particular trading day, no transactions may take place outside these limits. Consequently, a holder
of ADSs who has surrendered his or her ADSs in favor of shares of our common stock wishing to sell on a Japanese stock exchange at a price above or
below the relevant daily limit may not be able to sell his or her shares at such price on a particular trading day, or at all.

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U.S. investors may have difficulty in serving process or enforcing a judgment against us or our directors or executive officers.

We are a limited liability, joint stock corporation incorporated under the laws of Japan. Many of our directors and executive officers reside
in Japan, Europe or elsewhere outside of the U.S., and a large portion of our assets and the assets of these persons are located in Japan and elsewhere
outside the U.S.. It may not be possible, therefore, for U.S. investors to effect service of process within the U.S. upon us or these persons or to enforce
against us or these persons judgments obtained in U.S. courts predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the federal securities laws of the U.S. There
is doubt as to the enforceability in Japan, in original actions or in actions for enforcement of judgment of U.S. courts, of liabilities predicated solely
upon the federal securities laws of the U.S.

Investors holding less than a full unit of shares will have limited rights as shareholders.

Our Articles of Incorporation provide that 100 shares of our common stock constitute one unit. Although holders of ADSs may withdraw
shares of our common stock constituting less than one unit, in connection with the direct holding of the shares of our common stock, the Companies
Act imposes significant restrictions and limitations on holders of shares of our common stock that do not constitute a full unit. In general, holders of
shares of our common stock constituting less than one unit do not have the right to vote with respect to those shares.

Dividend payments and the amount you may realize upon a sale of our ADSs will be affected by fluctuations in the exchange rate between the U.S.
dollar and the Japanese yen.

Cash dividends, if any, in respect of the shares of our common stock represented by our ADSs will be paid to the depositary in Japanese yen
and then converted by the depositary into U.S. dollars, subject to certain conditions. Accordingly, fluctuations in the exchange rate between the Japanese
yen and the U.S. dollar will affect, among other things, the U.S. dollar amounts a holder of ADSs will receive from the depositary in respect of dividends,
the U.S. dollar value of the proceeds that a holder of ADSs would receive upon sale in Japan of the shares of our common stock obtained upon surrender
of ADSs and the secondary market price of ADSs.

Our shareholders of record on a given record date may not receive the dividend they anticipate.

The customary dividend payout practice of publicly listed companies in Japan may significantly differ from the practices widely followed
or otherwise deemed necessary or fair in foreign markets. We ultimately have a discretion to determine any dividend payment amount to our shareholders
of record as of a record date, including whether we will make any dividend payment to such shareholders at all, only after such record date. For that
reason, our shareholders of record on a given record date may not receive the dividends they anticipate.

ADS holders may not be entitled to a jury trial with respect to claims arising under the deposit agreement, which could result in less favorable
outcomes to the plaintiff(s) in any such action.

The deposit agreement governing the ADSs provides that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, ADS holders waive the right to a jury trial
for any claim they may have against us or the depositary arising out of or relating to our shares, the ADSs or the deposit agreement, which may include
any claim under the U.S. federal securities laws.

If we or the depositary were to oppose a jury trial based on this waiver, the court would have to determine whether the waiver was enforceable
based on the facts and circumstances of the case in accordance with applicable state and federal law. To our knowledge, the enforceability of a contractual
pre-dispute jury trial waiver in connection with claims arising under the federal securities laws has not been finally adjudicated by the U.S. Supreme
Court. However, we believe that a contractual pre-dispute jury trial waiver provision is generally enforceable, including under the laws of the State of
New York, which govern the deposit agreement, or by a federal or state court in the City of New York, which has jurisdiction over matters arising under
the deposit agreement. In determining whether to enforce a contractual pre-dispute jury trial waiver, courts will generally consider whether a party
knowingly, intelligently and voluntarily waived the right to a jury trial. We believe that this would be the case with respect to the deposit agreement and
the ADSs. It is advisable that prospective investors consult legal counsel regarding the jury waiver provision before investing in the ADSs.

As a result, if a holder or beneficial owner of ADSs brings a claim against us or the depositary in connection with matters arising under the
deposit agreement or the ADSs, including claims under federal securities laws, such holder or beneficial owner may not be entitled to a jury trial with
respect to such claims, which may have the effect of limiting and discouraging lawsuits against us or the depositary. If a lawsuit is brought against us
or the depositary under the deposit agreement, it may be heard only by a judge or justice of the applicable trial court, which would be conducted according
to different civil procedures and may result in different outcomes than a trial by jury would have, including outcomes that could be less favorable to the
plaintiff(s) in any such action.

Nevertheless, if this jury trial waiver is not enforced under applicable law, an action could proceed under the terms of the deposit agreement
with a jury trial. No condition, stipulation or provision of the deposit agreement or the ADSs serves as a waiver by any holder or beneficial owner of
ADSs or by us or the depositary of compliance with any substantive provision of the U.S. federal securities laws and the rules and regulations promulgated
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Item 4. Information on the Company 

A.

History and Development of the Company

We are a global, values-based, research and development (“R&D”) driven biopharmaceutical company with operations in approximately
80 countries. We bring highly innovative, life changing medicines to patients across the globe, with prescription drugs marketed directly or through our
partners in approximately 100 countries worldwide. Our global workforce is committed to bringing better health and a brighter future to patients. We
develop and market pharmaceutical products in gastroenterology (“GI”), rare diseases including rare metabolic, rare hematology and heredity angioedema,
oncology, neuroscience, as well as Plasma-Derived Therapies (“PDT”) and vaccines. We are also committed to our corporate social responsibility
program, which is dedicated to global health, and our access to medicine strategy, which aims to increase access to innovative and potentially lifesaving
medicines for patients with some of the highest unmet medical needs across the world. 

Our 239-year history started in 1781, when Chobei Takeda began selling traditional Japanese and Chinese medicines in Doshomachi, Osaka.
After Japan’s Meiji Restoration opened the country to increase overseas trade in the late 1860s, we were one of the first companies to begin importing
western medicines into Japan. In 1895, we began our pharmaceutical manufacturing business, and our research division was formed in 1914, allowing
us to begin to discover our own pharmaceutical products. In 1925, we were incorporated as Chobei Takeda & Co., Ltd. and our name was later changed
to Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited. In 1949, our shares were listed on the Tokyo and Osaka stock exchanges. We began expanding into overseas
markets in the 1960s, first in Asia and, subsequently, other markets around the world. We began enhancing our overseas business infrastructure in the
late 1990s, with the formation of new subsidiaries in the U.S. and Europe. 

Since 2014, our efforts have been focused on enhancements to our R&D capabilities and successful cross-border acquisition activities and
post-acquisition integration. For example, in February 2017, we acquired ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a commercial-stage biotechnology company,
to obtain late stage assets for the treatment of cancer. In July 2018, we acquired TiGenix NV, an advanced biopharmaceutical company developing novel
stem cell therapies for serious medical conditions, with the aim to bring new treatment options to patients with gastrointestinal disorders. 

Most recently, we completed the acquisition of Shire in January 2019. With the Shire Acquisition, we took a major step in our development
into a global pharmaceutical company. The Shire Acquisition allowed us to create a global, values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical company with
an attractive geographic footprint including a significantly increased presence in the U.S., an important and innovation-driven market. Specifically, the
Shire Acquisition strengthened our core therapeutic areas, bringing together Takeda and Shire’s complementary positions in GI and neuroscience and
providing leading positions in rare diseases and PDT to complement Takeda’s previously existing strength in oncology and focused efforts in vaccines.
It also contributed to a highly complementary, robust, modality-diverse pipeline and a strengthened R&D engine focused on innovation.

During the three fiscal years ended March 31, 2020, we have also divested several businesses and assets in non-core areas. We will continue
divesting businesses and assets that are not core to our operations to accelerate deleveraging. See Item 5.A, Operating Results, for further details on
divested businesses and assets.

Our principal capital expenditures during the three fiscal years ended March 31, 2020 consisted of additions to property, plant and equipment
and additions to intangible assets. In the fiscal years ended March 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, excluding acquisitions, we made capital expenditures
(consisting of the additions to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets recorded on our consolidated statements of financial position) of
124.1 billion JPY, 244.6 billion JPY and 246.3 billion JPY, respectively, including the following highlights:

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In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, we invested 17.9 billion JPY to construct our new global headquarters in Tokyo. We also
invested 11.4 billion JPY to purchase manufacturing equipment at our German subsidiary, Takeda GmbH, including 4.9 billion JPY
in equipment for manufacturing of vaccines for dengue fever.

In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, we entered into an additional 20-year extension agreement (from 2030 to 2050) for our two
leased properties in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The total lease liability for these properties including the renewal option that we are
reasonably certain to exercise is 88.8 billion JPY as of March 31, 2019.

In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, we invested in expanding our plasma collection center network, with the addition of 32 new
centers in the U.S. and Europe.

We currently have various capital expenditures projects in process, including the expansion of production capacity of our plasma manufacturing

network.

The  address  of  our  global  head  office  is  1-1,  Nihonbashi-Honcho  2-Chome,  Chuo-ku,  Tokyo,  103-8668,  Japan;  telephone  number:
81-3-3278-2306. Takeda’s agent in the U.S. in connection with this annual report is Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. Inc., 99 Hayden Avenue, Lexington,
MA 02421 U.S.A., telephone number: 1-617-349-0200.

The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file
electronically with the SEC at www.sec.gov. As a foreign private issuer, we are exempt from the rules under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the
“Exchange Act”) prescribing the furnishing and content of proxy statements to shareholders. Our corporate website is www.takeda.com.

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B.

Business Overview

We are a global, values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical company with an innovative portfolio, engaged primarily in the research,
development, production and marketing of pharmaceutical products. We have approximately 50,000 employees worldwide dedicated to our mission of
striving towards better health and a brighter future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Our culture is based on the values of
integrity, fairness, honesty and perseverance, which is the basis of our priorities of putting patients at the center, building trust with society, reinforcing
our reputation and developing our business.

Our commercial efforts are focused on five key business areas of GI, rare diseases, PDT, oncology, and neuroscience, which in the fiscal
year ended March 31, 2020 accounted for 78.6% of our total revenue. We believe these five business areas will drive our future growth, and we will
continue to make the necessary investments to maximize our portfolios in these areas. Our key growth driver products in our key business areas include
the following 14 global brands: ENTYVIO, GATTEX/REVESTIVE, ALOFISEL, NATPARA, ADYNOVATE/ADYNOVI, TAKHZYRO, ELAPRASE, VPRIV,
GAMMAGARD LIQUID/KIOVIG, HYQVIA, CUVITRU, ALBUMIN/FLEXBUMIN, NINLARO, and ALUNBRIG. We have also been making targeted
acquisitions and divestitures to further increase our level of focus on these key business areas, and plan to continue to refine our portfolio going forward.

Our R&D engine is focused on translating science into highly innovative, life-changing medicines that help make a critical difference for
patients. We support dedicated R&D efforts across three areas: Innovative Biopharma, PDT and Vaccines. The R&D engine for Innovative Biopharma,
the largest component of our R&D investment, has produced exciting new molecular entities that represent potential best-in-class and/or first-in-class
medicines in areas of high unmet medical need across our core Therapeutic Areas, namely Oncology, Rare Diseases, Neuroscience and GI. Over the
past several years, especially following our acquisition of Shire, we have increased our focus on more targeted patient populations where there is a
potential for greater therapeutic benefit, smaller and less costly development programs, and faster tracks to registration with enhanced patent protection
and marketing rights. We also have harnessed the potential of cell and gene therapies by investing in novel mechanisms and capabilities and next-
generation platforms internally and through partnerships.

We are also focused on optimizing our financial strength, driving margin expansion and generating cash flows to invest in the business, to
deleverage and to return cash to shareholders. We are also prioritizing selected disposal of non-core assets to generate additional cash in order to accelerate
the pace of deleveraging.

The following is a summary of our principal products by key business area. 

In GI, our principal products include: 

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ENTYVIO (vedolizumab), a treatment for moderate to severe ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Sales of ENTYVIO have grown
strongly since its launch in the U.S. and Europe in 2014 to become our top selling product in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020.
ENTYVIO is now approved in approximately 70 countries worldwide, and we strive to maximize its potential by seeking approval in
additional countries, while also pursuing a subcutaneously administered formulation, and examining use in further indications. In the
fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, our revenue from ENTYVIO was 347.2 billion JPY. 

TAKECAB (vonoprazan fumurate), a treatment for acid-related diseases. TAKECAB was launched in Japan in 2015 and has achieved
significant growth driven by its efficacy in reflux esophagitis and the prevention of recurrence of gastric and duodenal ulcers during
low-dose aspirin administration. In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, our revenue from TAKECAB was 72.7 billion JPY. 

GATTEX/REVESTIVE (teduglutide[rDNA origin]), a treatment for patients with short bowel syndrome (“SBS”) who are dependent
on parenteral support. In May 2019, the U.S. FDA approved extending the indication of GATTEX to include children 1 year of age and
older with SBS. In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, our revenue from GATTEX/REVESTIVE was 61.8 billion JPY.

ALOFISEL (darvadstrocel), a treatment for complex perianal fistulas in adult patients with nonactive/mildly active luminal Crohn’s
disease, when fistulas have shown an inadequate response to at least one conventional or biologic therapy. ALOFISEL was approved
in Europe in 2018, becoming the first allogenic stem cell therapy to receive central marketing authorization approval in Europe. In the
fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, our revenue from ALOFISEL was 0.4 billion JPY.

In rare diseases, our principal products are:

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TAKHZYRO  (lanadelumab-flyo),  for  the  prevention  of  hereditary  angioedema  (“HAE”)  attacks.  TAKHZYRO  is  a  fully  human
monoclonal antibody that specifically binds and decreases plasma kallikrein, an enzyme which is chronically uncontrolled in people
with HAE. TAKHZYRO was approved in both the U.S. and Europe in 2018, and we are working to expand into further geographic
areas. In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, our revenue from TAKHZYRO was 68.3 billion JPY.

ADYNOVATE/ADYNOVI (antihemophilic factor (recombinant) [PEGylated]), an extended half-life recombinant factor VIII treatment
for hemophilia A. ADYNOVATE/ADYNOVI uses the same manufacturing process as the standard half-life recombinant factor VIII
therapy ADVATE, and adds a proven technology, PEGylation (a chemical process that prolongs the amount of time a compound remains
in circulation, potentially allowing for fewer injections), which we exclusively licensed from Nektar Therapeutics. In the fiscal year
ended March 31, 2020, our revenue from ADYNOVATE/ADYNOVI was 58.7 billion JPY.

NATPARA/NATPAR (parathyroid hormone), a treatment for adult patients with chronic hypoparathyroidism (“HPT”) who cannot be
adequately controlled with standard therapy of calcium and vitamin D alone. HPT is a rare condition in which the parathyroid glands
fail to produce sufficient amounts of parathyroid hormone (“PTH”) or where the PTH lacks biological activity. In September 2019,
Takeda issued a recall in the U.S. for all doses of NATPARA after discussions with the FDA due to a potential issue related to rubber

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particulates originating from the rubber septum of the NATPARA cartridge. Takeda is working closely with the FDA to resolve the issue
and resume supply as soon as possible, although we do not expect to record revenue from NATPARA in the U.S. in the fiscal year
ending March 31, 2021. NATPARA/NATPAR continues to be available in markets outside of the U.S. In the fiscal year ended March
31, 2020, our revenue from NATPARA/NATPAR was 13.6 billion JPY.

ELAPRASE (idursulfase), an enzyme replacement therapy for the treatment of  Hunter syndrome (also known as Mucopolysaccharidosis
Type II or MPS II). In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, our revenue from ELAPRASE was 67.9 billion JPY.

REPLAGAL (agalsidase alfa), an enzyme replacement therapy for the treatment of Fabry disease, marketed outside of the U.S. Fabry
disease is a rare, inherited genetic disorder resulting from a deficiency in the activity of the lysosomal enzyme alpha-galactosidase A,
which is involved in the breakdown of fats. In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, our revenue from REPLAGAL was 51.3 billion
JPY. 

VPRIV (velaglucerase alfa), an enzyme replacement therapy for the treatment for type 1 Gaucher disease. In the fiscal year ended
March 31, 2020, our revenue from VPRIV was 38.0 billion JPY. 

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In PDT immunology, our principal products are:

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GAMMAGARD LIQUID/KIOVIG (Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human) 10%), a liquid formulation of the antibody replacement
therapy  immunoglobulin  (“IG”),  for  the  treatment  of  adult  and  pediatric  patients  two  years  of  age  or  older  with  primary
immunodeficiencies  (“PID”)  (administered  either  intravenously  or  subcutaneously),  and  adult  patients  with  multifocal  motor
neuropathy (“MMN”) (administered intravenously). KIOVIG is the brand name used for GAMMAGARD LIQUID in many countries
outside of the U.S. KIOVIG is approved in Europe for patients with PID and certain secondary immunodeficiencies, and for adults
with MMN.

GAMMAGARD S/D (Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human)) (IgA less than 1 μg/mL in a 5% solution), for the treatment of PID in
patients  two  years  of  age  and  older.  GAMMAGARD  S/D  is  also  indicated  for  the  prevention  of  bacterial  infections  in
hypogammaglobulinemia  and/or  recurrent  bacterial  infections  associated  with  B-cell  chronic  lymphocytic  leukemia  (“CLL”),  the
treatment of adult patients with chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (“ITP”) to increase platelet count and to prevent and/or
control  bleeding,  and  the  prevention  of  coronary  artery  aneurysms  associated  with  Kawasaki  Syndrome  in  pediatric  patients.
GAMMAGARD S/D is an option for patients who require a low IgA content in their intravenous treatment (IgA less than 1 μg/mL in
a 5% solution). 

HYQVIA (Immune Globulin Infusion 10% (Human) with Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase), a product consisting of human normal
IG and recombinant human hyaluronidase (licensed from Halozyme). HYQVIA is the only subcutaneous IG treatment for PID patients
with a dosing regimen that requires only one infusion up to once per month and one injection site per infusion to deliver a full therapeutic
dose of IG. HYQVIA is approved in the U.S. for adults with PID, and in Europe for patients with PID syndromes and myeloma or CLL
with severe secondary hypogammaglobulinemia and recurrent infections. 

CUVITRU  (Immune  Globulin  Subcutaneous  (Human),  20%  Solution)  indicated  as  replacement  therapy  for  primary  humoral
immunodeficiency in adult and pediatric patients two years of age and older. CUVITRU is also indicated in Europe for the treatment
of certain secondary immunodeficiencies. CUVITRU is the only 20% subcutaneous IG treatment option without proline and with the
ability to infuse up to 60 mL (12 grams) per site and 60 mL per hour, per site as tolerated, resulting in fewer infusion sites and shorter
infusion durations compared to other conventional subcutaneous IG treatments.

In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, the total revenue from our PDT immunology portfolio, including GAMMAGARD LIQUID/
KIOVIG, GAMMAGARD S/D, HYQVIA, and CUVITRU, was 298.7 billion JPY.

FLEXBUMIN (Human Albumin in a bag) and Human Albumin (glass), available as 5% and 25% solutions, indicated for hypovolemia,
hypoalbuminemia due to general causes and burns, and for use during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery as a component of the pump
prime. FLEXBUMIN 25% is also indicated for hypoalbuminemia associated with adult respiratory distress syndrome (“ARDS”) and
nephrosis, and hemolytic disease of the newborn (“HDN”). In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, the total revenue from our albumin
portfolio, including FLEXBUMIN and Human Albumin (glass) was 67.2 billion JPY.

In oncology, our principal products include: 

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NINLARO (ixazomib), the first oral proteasome inhibitor for the treatment of multiple myeloma (“MM”). NINLARO has experienced
a strong uptake in sales since launching in the U.S. in 2015 for relapsed/refractory MM and has also been approved in Europe in 2016,
in Japan in 2017, and in China in 2018. We are currently examining NINLARO in MM maintenance settings, with the potential to
expand the eligible patient population. In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, revenue from NINLARO was 77.6 billion JPY. 

ADCETRIS (brentuximab vedotin), an anti-cancer agent used to treat Hodgkin lymphoma (“HL”) and systemic anaplastic large cell
lymphoma (“sALCL”). ADCETRIS has received marketing authorization by regulatory authorities in more than 70 countries worldwide.
We jointly develop ADCETRIS with Seattle Genetics, Inc. and have commercialization rights in countries outside the U.S. and Canada.
In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, our revenue from ADCETRIS was 52.7 billion JPY. 

ALUNBRIG (brigatinib), an orally administered small molecule anaplastic lymphoma kinase (“ALK”) inhibitor used to treat ALK-
positive non-small cell lung cancer (“NSCLC”). ALUNBRIG was granted accelerated approval in the U.S. in 2017, and the European
Commission granted the product marketing authorization in 2018. The indication of ALUNBRIG was expanded to include newly

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diagnosed ALK-positive NSCLC patients in 2020. In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, our revenue from ALUNBRIG was 7.2
billion JPY. 

In neuroscience, our principal products are: 

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VYVANSE (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate), a stimulant medication indicated for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
(“ADHD”) in patients aged six and above, and for the treatment of moderate to severe binge eating disorder in adults. In the fiscal
year ended March 31, 2020, our revenue from VYVANSE was 274.1 billion JPY.

TRINTELLIX (vortioxetine), an antidepressant indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder in adults. TRINTELLIX was
co-developed with H. Lundbeck A/S, and Takeda has commercialization rights in the U.S., where it was launched in 2014 and in Japan,
where it was launched in 2019. In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, our revenue from TRINTELLIX was 70.7 billion JPY.

For a breakdown of revenues by geographic region, see Note 4 to our audited consolidated financial statements.

Initiatives to Mitigate the Effect of COVID-19

Takeda’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak is focused on three priorities: 

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Safeguarding employees and their families, and reducing the impact of COVID-19 on the healthcare system.

• Maintaining business continuity, especially the supply of Takeda medicines to patients.

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Developing potential therapies to treat or prevent COVID-19.

In order to address the issues relating to COVID-19, in January 2020 we organized a Global Crisis Management Committee, and we are
taking a number of initiatives with the support of internal and external experts. The committee is co-led by Takeda’s Chief Global Corporate Affairs
Officer and the President of our Global Vaccines Business Unit, with support from cross-functional working group.

With regards to measures to safeguard employees, we have initiated work from home policies and enhanced our technology to support such
initiatives. We have applied our telework guidance broadly to our global employees including as many of our customer facing employees as possible,
especially those who interact with health care professionals. We also have canceled all non-essential travel and are discouraging the gathering of large
groups of employees. For our employees who are required to continue to work on-site in our manufacturing, laboratory, and bio-life plasma donation
facilities, we have implemented enhanced safety measures to mitigate the spread of the virus.

In order to maintain business continuity, we are managing levels of inventory, including assessing alternative suppliers for the production
of our medicines, to secure product supply continuity for patients. This strategy is generally applied across our global supply chain for key starting
materials, excipients, raw materials, APIs, and finished products. We are tracking the situation as it evolves and will take all necessary actions in an
effort to ensure supply continuity for the people we serve.

In R&D, working alongside our Contract Research Organization partners, we are taking measures to minimize the disruption to ongoing
clinical trials. We are assessing and developing solutions, including through direct-to-patient home delivery of study medicines and remote monitoring
of patients. We have, however, placed a temporary pause on the initiation of new clinical trials, with the exception of CoVIg-19, a potential anti-SARS-
CoV-2 polyclonal hyperimmune globulin medicine to treat individuals with serious complications from COVID-19. 

CoVIg-19 is an example of Takeda’s initiatives to develop potential therapies to combat COVID-19. We joined with global plasma companies
to form the CoVIg-19 Plasma Alliance in April 2020, guided by our values of putting patients first, setting aside individual company interests to work
together with multiple partners. In doing so, we can focus on expediting the process to develop and deliver a potential therapy for COVID-19. In addition,
we are also evaluating existing internal assets as potential therapies for COVID-19, while also researching novel approaches.

Finally, Takeda is also aiding the COVID-19 response through donations, including approximately 25 million USD to non-profit organizations

including the Red Cross and United Nations-led organizations, while also providing in-kind donations.

Research and Development

The R&D of pharmaceutical products is a lengthy and expensive process that can span more than 10 years. The process includes multiple
studies to evaluate a product’s efficacy and safety, followed by submission to regulatory authorities who review the data and decide whether to grant
marketing approval.  Only a small number of compounds pass such rigorous investigation and become available for use in clinical treatment. Once
approved, there is ongoing R&D support for marketed products, including medical affairs and other investments. 

Clinical trials, which must comply with regional and international regulatory guidelines, generally take five to seven years or longer and
require  substantial  expenditures.  In  general,  clinical  trials  are  performed  in  accordance  with  the  guidelines  set  by  the  International  Conference  on
Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use. The relevant regional regulatory authorities include the
FDA for the U.S, the EMA for the EU, the MHLW for Japan, and the National Medical Products Administration (“NMPA”) for China.

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The three phases of human clinical trials, which may overlap with each other, are as follows:

Phase I (“P-I”) clinical trials

Conducted  using  a  small  group  of  healthy  adult  volunteers  in  order  to  evaluate  safety  and  the  absorption,
distribution, metabolism and excretion of the drug.

Phase II (“P-II”) clinical trials

Conducted using a small group of patient volunteers in order to evaluate safety, efficacy, dosage and administration
methods. P-II clinical trials may be divided into two sub-categories, P-IIa and P-IIb. P-IIa are usually pilot studies
designed to demonstrate clinical efficacy or biological activity. P-IIb studies look to find the optimum dose at
which the drug shows biological activity with minimal side-effects.

Phase III (“P-III”) clinical trials

Conducted using a large number of patient volunteers in order to evaluate safety and efficacy in comparison to
other medications already available or placebo.

Of these three phases, Phase III requires the largest expenditures and thus the decision to proceed with Phase III testing is a critical business
decision in the drug development process. For those drug candidates that pass Phase III clinical trials, a New Drug Application (“NDA”) or a Marketing
Authorization Application (“MAA”) is submitted to the relevant governmental authorities for approval, which if granted permits the subsequent launch
of the drug. The preparation of an NDA or MAA submission involves considerable data collection, verification, analysis and expense. Even after the
launch of the product, health authorities require post-marketing surveillance of adverse events, and they may request a post-marketing study to provide
additional information regarding the risks and benefits of the product.

Takeda’s R&D engine is focused on translating science into highly innovative, life-changing medicines that make a critical difference to
patients.  Takeda  supports  dedicated  R&D  efforts  across  three  areas:  Innovative  Biopharma,  PDT  and  Vaccines.  The  R&D  engine  for  Innovative
Biopharma, the largest component of our R&D investment, has produced exciting new molecular entities (“NMEs”) that represent potential best-in-
class and/or first-in-class medicines in areas of high unmet medical need across our core Therapeutic Areas (Oncology, Rare Diseases, Neuroscience,
and GI). Over the past several years, and more recently bolstered by our acquisition of Shire, we have also harnessed the potential of cell and gene
therapies by investing in new capabilities and next-generation platforms internally and through a network of partnerships.

In addition to our concentrated efforts to increase our in-house R&D capabilities, external partnerships with third-party partners are a key
component of our strategy for enhancing our R&D pipeline. Our strategy to expand and diversify our external partnerships allows us to take part in
research of a wide variety of new products and increases the chances that we will be able to take part in a major research-related breakthrough. See
“Licensing and Collaboration” for further information on our R&D collaborations.

Our key R&D facilities include:

•

•

•

Shonan Heath Innovation Park: Located in Fujisawa and Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture in Japan, the Shonan Health Innovation
Park (“Shonan iPark”) was established in 2011 as the Shonan Research Center and is our primary location for neuroscience research.
In April 2018, we launched Shonan iPark to enhance scientific innovation and establish a life science ecosystem with diverse external
parties. To attract more diverse players and to further the success of the Shonan iPark, in April 2020, Takeda announced a transfer of
ownership rights of Shonan iPark to a trustee and Takeda, as a flagship tenant, signed a 20-year lease agreement with the trustee and
is committed to invigorating life science research in Japan.

Greater Boston Area Research and Development Site: Our Boston R&D hub is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts in the U.S. It is
the center of our global oncology, GI and rare diseases R&D, and also supports R&D in other areas including PDT and vaccines, as
well as research in immunomodulation and biologics. This site is home to the Takeda Cell Therapy engine with a recently opened state-
of-the-art cell therapy manufacturing facility.

San Diego Research and Development Site:  Our R&D site located in San Diego, California in the U.S. supports R&D in the GI and
neuroscience areas. The San Diego research center operates as a “biotech-like” site and leverages internal capabilities such as structural
biology and biophysics to catalyze research internally and externally.

The following summarizes our R&D activities within each of our therapeutic and business areas.  The compounds in our pipeline disclosed
within the key therapeutic and business areas below are in various stages of development, and the contents of the pipeline may change as compounds
currently under development are removed and new compounds are introduced.  Whether the compounds listed below are ever successfully released as
products depends on various factors, including the results of pre-clinical and clinical trials, market conditions for various drugs and regulatory approvals.
The listings in the tables below are limited to the U.S., EU, Japan, and China, but we are also conducting development activities in other regions. “Global”
refers to U.S., EU, Japan, and China. 

Oncology

In  oncology, Takeda  endeavors  to  deliver  novel  medicines  to  patients  with  cancer  worldwide  through  a  commitment  to  breakthrough
innovation and a passion for improving the lives of patients. Takeda focuses on three key areas in oncology: (1) building on its foundational expertise
in hematologic malignancies through continued investment in lifecycle management programs for marketed products NINLARO, ADCETRIS and
ICLUSIG, as well as in pipeline assets in Multiple Myeloma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndromes, and other blood cancers; (2) further
developing its portfolio in lung cancer with the marketed product ALUNBRIG and development programs in targeted lung cancer populations; and (3)
pursuing novel immuno-oncology targets and next-generation platforms with external partners as well as exploring innovative cell therapies. 

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Our oncology pipeline as of May 13, 2020 (the date of our annual earnings release), along with notes for major subsequent developments

thereafter, is as follows:

Development code

Brand name
(country/region)(1)

Drug class
(administration route)

Indications/additional
formulations

Stage by country/region(2)

In-house/In-license

SGN-35

ADCETRIS (EU,
Japan)

CD30 monoclonal
antibody-drug
Conjugate
(injection)


ALUNBRIG (U.S.,
EU)

ALK inhibitor
(oral)


CABOMETYX (Japan)

Multi-targeted kinase
inhibitor (oral)



PARPl/2 inhibitor
(oral)

Front line Peripheral
T-cell Lymphoma
(“PTCL”)

Relapsed/ refractory
Hodgkin lymphoma

Relapsed/ refractory
systemic anaplastic
large-cell
lymphoma

1L ALK-positive non-
small cell lung cancer

2L ALK-positive non-
small cell lung cancer
in patients previously
treated with ALK
inhibitors

2L ALK-positive non-
small cell lung cancer
(head to head with
alectinib)

2L ALK-positive non-
small cell lung cancer
in patients progress on
2nd generation TKI
(tyrosine kinase
inhibitors)

2L hepatocellular
carcinoma

1L renal cell
carcinoma in
combination with
nivolumab

Ovarian cancer -
maintenance

Ovarian cancer -
salvage

In-license
(Seattle
Genetics, Inc.)

EU

Filed (June 2019)(3)

China

Filed (March 2019)(3)

China

U.S.
Japan
China

Filed (March 2019)(3)

Filed (January 2020)(3)
P-III
P-III

Japan

Filed (February 2020)

Global

P-III

In-house

Global

P-II

Japan

Filed (January 2020)

Japan

P-III

In-license
(Exelixis, Inc.)

Japan

Japan

Filed (November
2019)

Filed (November
2019)

In-license
(GlaxoSmithKline plc)

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Development code

Brand name
(country/region)(1)

Drug class
(administration route)

Indications/additional
formulations

Stage by country/region(2)

In-house/In-license

Maintenance therapy
in patients with newly
diagnosed multiple
myeloma following
autologous stem cell
transplant

Maintenance therapy
in patients with newly
diagnosed multiple
myeloma not treated
with stem cell
transplant

Relapsed/refractory
multiple myeloma
(doublet regimen with
dexamethasone)

Relapsed/refractory
multiple myeloma
(triplet regimen with
daratumumab and
dexamethasone)

Front line Philadelphia
chromosome-positive
acute lymphoblastic
leukemia

Dose ranging study for
TKI resistant patients
with
chronic-phase chronic
myeloid leukemia

High-risk
myelodysplastic
syndromes,
chronic
myelomonocytic
leukemia,
low-blast acute
myelogenous leukemia

Unfit Acute
Myelogenous
Leukemia

Prostate cancer

Treatment Naïve Non-
Small Cell Lung
Cancer with Exon-20
insertion

Previously treated
Non-Small Cell Lung
Cancer with Exon-20
insertion

MLN9708

NINLARO (Global)

Proteasome inhibitor
(oral)


ICLUSIG (U.S.)

BCR-ABL inhibitor
(oral)

TAK-924


NEDD 8 activating
enzyme inhibitor
(injection)

TAK-385


LH-RH antagonist
(oral)

TAK-788


EGFR/ HER2 exon 20
inhibitor
(oral)

TAK-007
<->

TAK-169
<->

TAK-573
<- >

TAK-981
<- >

CD19 CAR-NK
(injection)

Relapsed/refractory B-
cell malignancies

CD38-SLTA
(injection)

Relapsed/refractory
Multiple Myeloma

CD38-targeted lgG4
genetically
fused with an
attenuated IFNα
(injection)

SUMO inhibitor
(injection)

Relapsed/refractory
Multiple myeloma

Multiple cancers

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U.S.
EU

P-III
P-III

Global

P-III(4)

In-house

U.S.
EU

Global

U.S.

U.S.

U.S.
EU
Japan

Global

Japan
China

Global

Global

-

-

-

-

P-II
P-II

P-II

P-III

P-II(b)

P-III
P-III
P-III

P-III

P-III
P-III

P-III

P-II

P-I/II

P-I

P-I

P-I

In-house

In-house

In-house

In-house

In-license
(MD Anderson Cancer
Center)

In-license (Molecular
Templates)

In-license
(Teva
Pharmaceutical
Industries Ltd.)

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Development code

Brand name
(country/region)(1)

Drug class
(administration route)

Indications/additional
formulations

Stage by country/region(2)

In-house/In-license

TAK-252/SL-279252

PD-1-Fc-OX40L
(injection)

Solid tumors or
lymphomas

-

P-I

In-license
(Shattuck Labs, Inc.)

_____________
Notes: 
(1)

Brand name and country/region indicate the brand name and country in which the specific asset has already been approved for any indication
in any of the U.S., EU, Japan or China and Takeda has commercialization rights for such asset.
Country/region in this column denote where a clinical study is ongoing or a filing has been made with our specific intention to pursue approval
in any of the U.S., EU, Japan or China.
Subsequently approved in May 2020.
Subsequently filed in Japan in May 2020.

(2)

(3)
(4)

Rare Diseases

In rare diseases, Takeda focuses on (1) rare immunology (e.g., hereditary angioedema) to transform the treatment paradigm including through
recently launched TAKHZYRO; (2) rare hematology with a broad portfolio; and (3) rare metabolic diseases, focused on treatments for Fabry disease,
Hunter syndrome and Gaucher disease.

Our rare diseases pipeline as of May 13, 2020 (the date of our annual earnings release), along with notes for major subsequent

developments thereafter, is as follows:

Drug class
(administration route)

Indications/additional
formulations

Stage by country/region(2)

In-house/In-license

Development Code

Brand name
(country/region)(1)

TAK-743

TAKHZYRO (U.S.,
EU)

Plasma kallikrein
inhibitor (injection)

Hereditary
angioedema

Pediatric Hereditary
Angioedema

China
Japan

Global

TAK-672
<->
OBIZUR (U.S., EU)

Antihemophilic factor
[recombinant], porcine
sequence (injection)

Congenital hemophilia
A with inhibitors

U.S.
EU

TAK-577
<->
VONVENDI (U.S.,
Japan),
VEYVONDI (EU)

TAK-660
<->
ADYNOVATE (U.S.,
Japan), ADYNOVI
(EU)

von Willebrand factor
[recombinant]
(injection)

Antihemophilic Factor
(recombinant),
PEGylated 
(injection)

Prophylactic treatment
of von Willebrand
disease

Pediatric on-demand
treatment of von
Willebrand disease

Global

Global

Pediatric hemophilia A

EU

Congenital thrombotic
thrombocytopenic
purpura

TAK-755
<->

Replacement of the
deficient-ADAMTS13
enzyme (injection)

Immune thrombotic
thrombocytopenic
purpura

Sickle cell disease

TAK-620


TAK-607
<->

Benzimidazole
riboside inhibitor
(oral)

Cytomegalovirus
infection in transplant
patients

Insulin- like Growth
Factor / IGF 
Binding Protein
(injection)

Complications of
prematurity

U.S.
EU

U.S.
EU

U.S.

U.S.
EU

-

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Filed (December 2018)
P-III

In-house

P-III

P-III
P-III

P-III

P-III

P-III

P-III
P-III

P-II
P-II

P-I/II

P-III
P-III

P-II

Purchased (IPSEN)

In-house

In-house

In-license (KM
Biologics, Co, Ltd.)

In-license
(GlaxoSmithKline plc)

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Development Code

Brand name
(country/region)(1)

TAK-609
<->

TAK-611
<->

TAK-754
<->

TAK-079(3)
<->

TAK-834
<->
NATPARA (U.S.),
NATPAR (EU)

_____________
Notes: 
(1)

Drug class
(administration route)

Indications/additional
formulations

Stage by country/region(2)

In-house/In-license

Hunter syndrome
central nervous system
(“CNS”)

U.S.
EU

P-II
P-II

In-house

Recombinant human
iduronate-2 -sulfatase
for intrathecal
administration
(injection)

Recombinant human
arylsulfatase A for
intrathecal
administration
 (injection)

Gene therapy to
restore
endogenous FVIII
expression

Anti-CD38
monoclonal antibody
(injection)

Metachromatic
leukodystrophy

Hemophilia A

Myasthenia gravis

Systemic lupus
erythematosus

-

-

-

-

Parathyroid hormone
(injection)

Hypoparathyroidism

Japan

P-II

In-house

P-I/II

P-I/II

P-I/II

P-I(4)

In-license
(Askepios
Biopharmaceutical,
Inc.)

In-house

In-house

Brand name and country/region indicate the brand name and country in which the specific asset has already been approved for any indication
in any of the U.S., EU, Japan or China and Takeda has commercialization rights for such asset.
Country/region in this column denote where a clinical study is ongoing, or a filing has been made with our specific intention to pursue approval
in any of the U.S., EU, Japan or China.
Relapsed/refractory Multiple Myeloma will continue until trial completion. TAK-079 to be developed in Rare Diseases indications myasthenia
gravis (“MG”) and immune thrombocytopenic purpura; First-Patient-In expected H1 FY20.
NATPARA P-I study in Japan completed; P-III study start timing under review.

(2)

(3)

(4)

Neuroscience

In neuroscience, Takeda aims to bring innovative medicines to patients suffering from neurologic diseases for whom there are no treatments
available. Takeda is building its pipeline in neurology (e.g., Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease) and selected rare CNS diseases such as narcolepsy,
potentially other sleep disorders, and Huntington’s Disease through a combination of in-house expertise and collaboration with partners. 

Our neuroscience pipeline as of May 13, 2020 (the date of our annual earnings release), along with notes for major subsequent developments

thereafter, is as follows:

Development Code

Brand name
(country/region)(1)

Drug class
(administration route)

Indications/additional
formulations

Stage by country/region(2)

In-house/In-license

TAK-815

BUCCOLAM (EU)

GABA Allosteric
Modulator 
(oral)

Status epilepticus
(seizures)

TAK-831(3)
<->

D-amino acid oxidase
(“DAAO”)
inhibitor (oral)

Negative symptoms
and/or cognitive
impairment associated
with schizophrenia

TAK-935
<->

CH24H inhibitor 
(oral)

Dravet Syndrome,
Lennox-Gastaut
syndrome

15q duplication
syndrome, CDKL5
deficiency disorder

Complex Regional
Pain Syndrome

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Japan

Filed (February 2020)

In-house

-

-

-

-

P-II(a)

In-house

P-II

P-II

P-II

In-house (Co-
development with
Ovid Therapeutics)

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Development Code

Brand name
(country/region)(1)

WVE-120101
<->

WVE-120102
<->   

mHTT SNP1 antisense
oligonucleotide
(injection)

mHTT SNP2 antisense
oligonucleotide
(injection)

TAK-041(3)
<->

GPR139 agonist 
(oral)

TAK-341/MEDI1341
<->

TAK-418
<->

TAK-653(3)
<->

TAK-925
<->

TAK-994

Alpha-synuclein
antibody
(injection)

LSD1 inhibitor 
(oral)

AMPA receptor
potentiator 
(oral)

Orexin 2R agonist
(injection)

Orexin 2R agonist
(oral)

Drug class
(administration route)

Indications/additional
formulations

Stage by country/region(2)

In-house/In-license

Huntington’s disease

Huntington’s disease

Negative symptoms
and/or cognitive
impairment associated
with schizophrenia

Parkinson’s disease

Kabuki syndrome

Treatment resistant
depression

Narcolepsy, other
sleep disorders

Narcolepsy

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

P-I/II

P-I/II

P-I

P-I

P-I

P-I

P-I

P-I

In-license
(Wave Life
Sciences Ltd.)

In-license
(Wave Life
Sciences Ltd.)

In-house

In-license
(AstraZeneca plc)

In-house

In-house

In-house

In-house

_____________
Notes: 
(1)

(2)

(3)

Brand name and country/region indicate the brand name and country in which the specific asset has already been approved for any indication
in any of the U.S., EU, Japan or China and Takeda has commercialization rights for such asset.
Country/region in this column denote where a clinical study is ongoing, or a filing has been made with our specific intention to pursue approval
in any of the U.S., EU, Japan or China.
On June 16, 2020, Takeda announced a strategic collaboration with Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. to develop and commercialize compounds in
Takeda’s early-to-mid-stage neuroscience pipeline, including TAK-041, TAK-653 and TAK-831. Takeda will receive an upfront cash payment
and will be entitled to certain development milestones, commercial milestones and royalties on net sales. At certain development events, Takeda
may elect to opt in or out of a 50:50 profit share on all clinical programs on an asset-by-asset basis. For any asset in which Takeda is participating
in a 50:50 profit share arrangement, Takeda will not be eligible to receive development or commercial milestones.

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GI

In GI, Takeda focuses on delivering innovative, life-changing therapeutics for patients with GI and liver diseases. Takeda is maximizing
the potential of our inflammatory bowel disease (“IBD”) franchise around ENTYVIO and ALOFISEL, expanding our position in specialty GI with
GATTEX  and  progressing  a  pipeline  built  through  partnerships  exploring  opportunities  in  motility  disorders,  celiac  disease,  liver  disease  and  the
microbiome.

Our GI pipeline as of May 13, 2020 (the date of our annual earnings release), along with notes for major subsequent developments thereafter,

is as follows:

Development Code

Brand name
(country/region)(1)

Drug class
(administration route)

Indications/additional
formulations

Stage by country/region(2)

In-house/In-license

MLN0002

ENTYVIO (U.S., EU,
Japan)

Humanized
monoclonal antibody
against α4β7 integrin
(injection)

Subcutaneous
formulation for
ulcerative colitis

Subcutaneous
formulation for
Crohn’s disease

Graft-versus-host
disease prophylaxis in
patients undergoing
allogeneic
hematopoietic stem
cell transplantation

Pediatrics Study
(ulcerative colitis
Crohn’s disease)

Cx601

ALOFISEL (EU)

A suspension of
allogeneic expanded
adipose-derived stem
cell (injection)

Refractory complex
perianal fistulas in
patients with Crohn’s
disease

TAK-438

TAKECAB (Japan)
VOCINTI (China)

Potassium-competitive
acid blocker (oral)

TAK-633

GATTEX (U.S.)/
REVESTIVE (EU)

GLP-2 analogue
(injection)

Acid related diseases
(Reflex Esophagitis
Maintenance)

Acid related diseases
(Duodenal Ulcer,
adjunct to Helicobacter
pylori eradication)

Oral disintegrated
tablet formulation

Short bowel syndrome,
pediatric indication

Short bowel syndrome,
adult

TAK-721


Glucocorticosteroid
(oral)

Eosinophilic
esophagitis

TAK-906
< ->

TAK-954
<->

TAK-101(4)
<->

Dopamine D2/D3
receptor antagonist
(oral)

5-HT4-
hydroxytryptamine
receptor agonist
(injection)

Tolerizing Immune
Modifying
nanoParticle (“TIMP”)
(injection)

Gastroparesis

Post-operative
gastrointestinal
dysfunction

Celiac disease

U.S.
Japan

U.S.
Japan

EU
Japan

Global

U.S.
Japan

CRL received
(December 2019)(3)
Filed (August 2019)

P-III
P-III

P-III
P-III

P-II

P-III
P-III

In-house

In-house

China

Filed (March 2020)

China

Filed (April 2020)

In-house

P-III

P-III

P-III

P-III

In-house

In-house (Partnership
with UCSD and Fortis
Advisors)

P-II(b)

In-house

P-II(b)

In-license (Theravance
Biopharma, Inc.)

P-II(a)

In-license (Cour
Pharmaceutical
Development
Company, Inc.)

Japan

Japan

Japan

U.S.

-

-

-

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Development Code

Brand name
(country/region)(1)

Drug class
(administration route)

Indications/additional
formulations

Stage by country/region(2)

In-house/In-license

TAK-018/EB8018
<->

FimH antagonist (oral)

Crohn’s disease (post-
operative and ileitis)

TAK-951
<->

TAK-671
<->

TAK-062(5)
<->

TAK-039
<->

Peptide agonist

Nausea and vomiting

Protease inhibitor
(injection)

Acute pancreatitis

Glutenase
(oral)

Celiac disease

Bacterial consortium
(oral)

Clostridium difficile
infections

-

-

-

-

-

P-II

P-I

P-I

P-I

P-I

In-license (Enterome
Bioscience SA)

In-house

In-house (Co-
development with
Samsung Bioepis Co,
Ltd)

In-house

In-license (NuBiyota)

_____________
Notes: 
(1)

Brand name and country/region indicate the brand name and country in which the specific asset has already been approved for any indication
in any of the U.S., EU, Japan or China and Takeda has commercialization rights for such asset.
Country/region in this column denote where a clinical study is ongoing or a filing has been made with our specific intention to pursue approval
in any of the U.S., EU, Japan or China.
Complete Response Letter (“CRL”) is unrelated to the clinical safety and efficacy data, and included queries related to the design and labelling
of the SC product. Takeda is working to resolve CRL and expects an updated timeline within first half of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021.
Acquired license for TAK-101 from Cour Pharmaceutical Development Company. Previously known as TIMP-GLIA.
Acquired PvP Biologics, Inc. including TAK-062. Previously known as Kuma062.

(2)

(3)

(4)
(5)

PDT

Takeda created a dedicated PDT business unit with a focus to manage the business end-to-end, from plasma collection to manufacturing
and commercialization. In PDT, we maximize the therapeutic value of plasma-derived therapies for patients with rare and complex diseases through
innovation across the product life cycle. The dedicated R&D organization in PDT is charged with identifying new targeted therapies and optimizing
efficiencies of current product manufacturing. PDT focuses on developing products which are essential for effectively treating patients with a variety
of rare, life-threatening, chronic and genetic diseases across the world. 

Our PDT pipeline as of May 13, 2020 (the date of our annual earnings release), along with notes for major subsequent developments

thereafter, is as follows:

Development Code

Brand name
(country/region)(1)

TAK-616
<->
CINRYZE (U.S., EU)

TAK-771
<->

HYQVIA (U.S., EU)

Drug class
(administration route)

Indications/additional
formulations

Stage by country/region(2)

In-house/In-license

Cl esterase inhibitor
[human](injection)

Hereditary angioedema

Japan

Immunoglobulin
 (lgG) +
recombinant
hyaluronidase
replacement therapy
(injection)

Pediatric indication for
primary
immunodeficiency

Chronic inflammatory
demyelinating
polyradiculoneuropathy

U.S.

U.S.
EU

P-III

P-III

P-III
P-III

In-house

In-house (Partnership
with Halozyme
Therapeutics, Inc.)

_____________
Notes: 
(1)

Brand name and country/region indicate the brand name and country in which the specific asset has already been approved for any indication
in any of the U.S., EU, Japan or China and Takeda has commercialization rights for such asset.
Country/region in this column denote where a clinical study is ongoing, or a filing has been made with our specific intention to pursue approval
in any of the U.S., EU, Japan or China.

(2)

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Vaccines

In vaccines, Takeda is applying innovation to tackle some of the world’s most challenging infectious diseases such as dengue, zika, and
norovirus. To support the expansion of our pipeline and the development of our programs, we have entered into partnerships with government organizations
in Japan, the U.S. and Singapore and leading global institutions. Such partnerships have been essential in building the critical capabilities that will be
necessary to deliver on our programs and realize their full potential.

Our vaccines pipeline as of May 13, 2020 (the date of our annual earnings release), along with notes for major subsequent developments

Drug class
(administration route)

Indications/additional
formulations

Stage by country/region(2)

In-house/In-license

thereafter, is as follows:

Development Code

Brand name
(country/region)(1)

TAK-003
<->

TAK-214
<->

TAK-021
<->

Tetravalent dengue
vaccine (injection)

Norovirus vaccine
(injection)

EV71 vaccine
(injection)

Prevention of the
dengue fever caused
by dengue virus

Prevention of the acute
gastroenteritis caused
by norovirus

Prevention of hand,
food, and mouth
disease caused by
enterovirus 71

TAK-426
<->

Zika vaccine
(injection)

Prevention of zika
virus infection

-

-

-

-

P-III

In-house

P-II(b)

In-house

P-I

P-I

In-house

In-house (Partnership
with the Biomedical
Advanced Research
and Development
Authority - U.S.
Government)

_____________
Notes: 
(1)

Brand name and country/region indicate the brand name and country in which the specific asset has already been approved for any indication
in any of the U.S., EU, Japan or China and Takeda has commercialization rights for such asset.
Country/region in this column denote where a clinical study is ongoing, or a filing has been made with our specific intention to pursue approval
in any of the U.S., EU, Japan or China.

(2)

Recent progress in regulatory approval 

Our recent progress in regulatory approval is as follows:

Development Code


Indications/additional formulations

Country/region(1)

Progress in stage(2)

MLN0002


TAK-633


Lu AA21004


SGN-35


TAK-438


MLN9708




TAK-577

MLN0002


MLN0002


Crohn’s disease

Short bowel syndrome (pediatric indication)

Depression and depressed state

Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma

Acid related diseases (reflux esophagitis)

Maintenance therapy in patients with newly
diagnosed Multiple Myeloma following
autologous stem cell transplant

Curatively unresectable or metastatic Renal
Cell Carcinoma

von Willebrand disease

Crohn’s disease (IV)

Ulcerative colitis (IV)

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Japan

U.S.

Japan

Japan

China

Japan

Japan

Japan

China

China

Approved (May 2019)

Approved (May 2019)

Approved (Sept 2019)

Approved (Dec 2019)

Approved (Dec 2019)

Approved (March 2020)

Approved (March 2020)

Approved (March 2020)

Approved (March 2020)

Approved (March 2020)

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Development Code


TAK-438




MLN0002


Indications/additional formulations

Country/region(1)

Progress in stage(2)

Fixed-dose combination with low-dose aspirin

1L ALK-positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Subcutaneous formulation for ulcerative colitis
and Crohn’s disease

Japan

EU

EU

Approved (March 2020)

Approved (April 2020)

Approved (May 2020)

_____________
Notes: 
(1)

(2)

Country/region in this column denote where a clinical study is ongoing, or a filing has been made with our specific intention to pursue approval
in any of the U.S., EU, Japan or China.
The following programs are subsequently approved:
SGN-35 for previously untreated Systemic Anaplastic Large-Cell Lymphoma (EU, approved May 2020)
SGN-35 for Relapsed/refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma (China, approved May 2020)
SGN-35 for Relapsed/refractory Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (China, approved May 2020)
Brigatinib for 1L ALK-positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (U.S., approved May 2020)

Availability of Raw Materials 

In the ordinary course of business, we purchase raw materials and supplies essential to our operations from suppliers around the world.
While we develop and manufacture the active ingredients used in some of our products at our own facilities, we are dependent on third-party suppliers
for a portion of the raw materials and compounds used in certain other products we produce. We believe that, in the event we are unable to source any
products or ingredients from any of our major suppliers, we could replace those products or substitute ingredients from other suppliers, although we
may not be able to do so without significant difficulty or significant increases in our cost of goods sold. While efforts are made to diversify our sources
of components and materials, in certain instances we acquire components and materials from a sole supplier.

We are dependent on human donors for the supply of human plasma, which is a critical ingredient in our plasma-derived therapies. We own
and operate plasma collection facilities, principally in the U.S., Austria, Hungary and Czech Republic, and we also maintain relationships with other
plasma suppliers for external sourcing to ensure that we retain the flexibility to meet market demand for our plasma-based therapies. In the event that
there is a material disruption to the supply of plasma, for which there is no substitute, this could interfere with production and ultimately supply of our
plasma-derived therapies.

We closely monitor, continuously review and revise the supply sourcing strategy for our products to identify in a timely manner any risks in
our supply chain, including risks arising from our dependency on outsourced manufacturing relationships with third party suppliers. Where necessary,
inventory levels of either key materials or finished products are managed strategically to address potential risks relating to operational and quality issues,
production  capacity  and  single  sourcing  among  others.  For  critical  and  strategic  products,  we  have  decided  to  make  significant  long-term  capital
investments to build internal manufacturing capacity and secure dual sources to reduce the dependency on outsourced manufacturing relationships with
third-party suppliers.

Manufacturing

The manufacturing of our products is highly regulated by governmental health authorities around the world, including the FDA, EMA and
PMDA. Furthermore, many of our products involve technically complex manufacturing processes or may require a supply of highly specialized raw
materials.

We manufacture certain products of ours in our own facilities within our global manufacturing network. In addition, we source certain other
products from third-party contract manufacturers. We have a network of over 130 contract manufacturers which support approximately 90% of our
products  in  different  capacities  such  as  active  pharmaceutical  ingredients  production  and  sourcing,  bulk  drug  product,  aseptic  fill  finish  and  final
packaging. We manage the risks associated with reliance on single sources of production by carrying additional inventories.

Sales and Marketing 

Our primary sales and marketing activities are organized around regional business units focused on the U.S., Japan, Europe and Canada,
and Growth and Emerging Markets. These business units make focused investments that support the growth potential of our portfolios in each market.

The U.S. is the largest pharmaceutical market in the world, and is also Takeda’s largest region by revenue. The United States business unit
(“USBU”) is focused on the successful uptake of recently approved products such as TAKHZYRO, as well as continuing to grow core promoted brands
such as ENTYVIO, TRINTELLIX, VYVANSE, ADYNOVATE and Immunoglobulin products. These and other principal products are supported by significant
investment in marketing and sales force promotion.

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The Japan Pharma business unit (“JPBU”) is focused on retaining Takeda’s position as one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in our
home market of Japan. Although we continue to promote our strong primary care portfolio with the Japanese government driving stricter control of drug
prices and promoting the penetration of generics, our strategy is to shift focus more towards the uptake of our highly innovative and differentiated
specialty medicines such as ENTYVIO, ADCETRIS, and NINLARO. 

The Europe and Canada (“EUCAN”) business unit focuses on a specialized approach in the European and Canadian markets, where public
insurance has set a higher bar for the reimbursement of medicines, requiring innovation and clear differentiation in order for products to be reimbursed.
As Canada’s health insurance system is very similar to that of Europe, the Canadian market is managed by the EUCAN business unit.

The Growth and Emerging Markets business unit focuses on maximizing growth potential in areas across the Asia Pacific, Greater China,
Latin America, Near East, Middle East and Africa and Russia/CIS. In particular, China is a key focus market for us in the medium-term, with the potential
for over 15 new drug approvals in the region over the next five years. 

Intellectual Property

An important part of our business strategy is to protect our products and technologies using patents and trademarks, to the extent available.
We rely on trade secrets, proprietary know-how, technological innovations and contractual arrangements with third parties to maintain and enhance our
competitive position. Our commercial success depends, in part, upon our ability to obtain and enforce strong patents, to maintain trade secret protection,
to operate without infringing the proprietary rights of others and to comply with the terms of licenses granted to it. Due to the lengthy development
periods for new drugs, the high costs of R&D and the small percentage of researched compounds that reach the market, the protection of intellectual
property plays an important role in the return of investments for R&D of a new drug.

We seek patent protection for proprietary technology whenever possible in the U.S., Japan and major European countries. Where practicable,
we seek patent protection in other countries on a selective basis. In all cases, we endeavor to either obtain patent protection itself or support patent
applications through licensors. Patents are our primary means of protecting the technologies we use. Patents provide the holder with the right to exclude
others from using an invention related to a pharmaceutical product. We use various types of patents to protect our pharmaceutical products, including
substance patents, which cover active ingredients, as well as patents covering usage, manufacturing processes and formulation of drugs.

Our low molecule products (small molecules) are mainly protected by substance patents. While the expiration of a substance patent usually
results in a loss of market exclusivity for the protected pharmaceutical products, commercial benefits may continue to be protected by non-substance
patents such as patents relating to the use of such substance, patents relating to the method of use of such substance, patents relating the manufacturing
method of such substance, and patents relating to the new composition or formulation of such substance. The products can be also protected by regulatory
data protection under relevant law in each country even if the substance patent expired. While our biologics products can and may be protected by one
or more substance patents, certain products may be protected by non-substance patents and/or regulatory data protection. However, for biologics, patent
protection may be less important than for traditional pharmaceutical products, as similar products for the same indication and/or biosimilars may be
developed and marketed by competitors without infringing on our patents.

In the U.S., patents generally expire 20 years after the filing date of the application, subject to potential patent term adjustments for delays in
patent issuance based upon certain delays in prosecution by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. A U.S. pharmaceutical patent that claims a product,
method of treatment using a product or method of manufacturing a product may also be eligible for a patent term extension based on the time the FDA
took to approve the product. This type of extension may only extend the patent term for a maximum of five years and may not extend the patent term
beyond fourteen years from regulatory approval. Only one patent may be extended for any product based on FDA delay. In addition to patent exclusivities,
the FDA may provide data or market exclusivity for a new chemical entity or an orphan drug, each of which run in parallel to any patent protection.
Regulatory data protection or exclusivity prevents a potential generic competitor from relying on clinical trial data that were generated by the sponsor
when establishing the safety and efficacy of its competing product for a period of five years for a new chemical entity, or seven years for an orphan
drug. Market exclusivity prohibits any marketing of the same drug for the same indication.

In Japan, a patent can be issued for active pharmaceutical ingredients by the Japan Patent Office (“JPO”). Although methods of treatment,
such as dosage and administration, are not patentable in Japan, pharmaceutical compositions for a specific dosage or administration method as well as
processes to make a pharmaceutical composition are patentable. Patents in Japan generally expire 20 years after the filing date of the patent application.
Patents for pharmaceuticals may be extended for up to five years, depending on the amount of time spent for the drug approval process. Japan also has
a regulatory data protection system called a re-examination period of eight years for pharmaceuticals that contain new active pharmaceutical ingredients
and four years to six years for new indications and formulations and a ten-year orphan drug exclusivity system.

In the EU, patent applications may be filed in the European Patent Office (“EPO”) or in a country in Europe. The EPO system permits a single
application to be granted for the EU, plus certain other non-EU countries, such as Switzerland and Turkey. When the EPO grants a patent, it is then
validated in the countries that the patent owner designates. While the term of a patent granted by the EPO or a European country office may be extended
or adjusted, it is generally 20 years from the filing date of the patent application. Pharmaceutical patents covering an approved medicinal product can
be granted a further period of exclusivity under the Supplementary Protection Certificate (“SPC”) system. SPCs are designed to compensate the owner
of the patent for the time it took to receive marketing authorization by the European Medicines Agency or the National Health Authorities. An SPC may
be granted to provide, in combination with the patent, up to 15 years of exclusivity from the date of the first European marketing authorization. However,
an SPC cannot last longer than five years. The SPC duration can additionally be extended by a further Pediatric Extension of six months if the SPC
relates to a medicinal product for children for which data has been submitted according to a Pediatric Investigation Plan (“PIP”). The post-grant phase
of patents, including the SPC system, is currently administered on a country-by-country basis under national laws. Therefore, although regulations

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concerning patents and SPCs have been created at EPO and EU level, respectively, due to different national implementation they may not always lead
to the same result, for example, if challenged at National Courts in the various EU countries. The EU also provides a system of regulatory data exclusivity
for authorized human medicines, which runs in parallel to any patent protection. The system for drugs being approved today is usually referred to as
8+2+1 rule because it provides an initial period of eight years of data exclusivity, during which a competitor cannot rely on the relevant data, a further
period of two years of market exclusivity, during which the data can be used to support applications for marketing authorization but the competitive
product cannot be launched and a possible one-year extension of the market exclusivity period if, during the initial eight-year data exclusivity period,
the sponsor registered a new therapeutic indication for the concerned drug. However, the additional one-year extension is only available if either no
therapy exists for the new indication or if the concerned product provides for the new indication a “significant clinical benefit over existing therapies”.
This system applies both to national and centralized authorizations. The EU also has an orphan drug exclusivity system for medicines similar to the U.S
system. If a medicine is designated as an orphan drug, it benefits from ten years of market exclusivity, during which time a similar medicine for the
same  indication  will  not  receive  marketing  authorization.  Under  certain  circumstances,  this  exclusivity  can  be  extended  with  a  two-year  Pediatric
Extension for completion of a PIP.

Worldwide, we experience challenges in the area of intellectual property from factors such as the penetration of generic versions of our products
following the expiry of the relevant patents and the launch by competitors of over-the-counter versions of our products. Our Global General Counsel is
responsible for the oversight of our Intellectual Property operations, as well as our legal operations. Our Intellectual Property Department supports our
overall corporate strategy by focusing efforts on three main themes:

•

•

•

maximization of the value of our products and research pipeline and protection of related rights aligned to the strategies of our therapeutic
area units;

facilitation of more dynamic harnessing of external innovation through partner alliance support; and

securing and protection of intellectual property rights around the world, including in emerging markets.

As infringement of our intellectual property rights poses a risk of loss of expected earnings derived from those rights, we have internal processes
in place to manage patents and other intellectual property. This program includes both remaining vigilant against patent infringement by others as well
as exercising caution, starting at the R&D stage, to ensure that our products and activities do not violate intellectual property rights held by others.

In the regular course of business, our patents may be challenged by third parties. We are party to litigation or other proceedings relating to
intellectual property rights. Details of material ongoing litigation are provided in Note 32 to our audited consolidated financial statements included in
this annual report.

The following table describes our outstanding substance patents and the regulatory data protection (“RDP”) (U.S. and EU) or re-examination
period (“RP”) (Japan) for the indicated product by territory and expiry date. The table includes RDP or RP information only if the protection provided
by regulatory exclusivity exceeds the patent expiry. Patent term extensions (“PTE”), SPC, and pediatric exclusivity periods (“PEP”) are reflected in the
expiry dates to the extent they have been granted by the issuing authority. For PTE’s, SPC’s, and PEP’s in which the application is in process but not
yet granted, the extended expiry is separately provided.

Our biologic products may face or already face competition from companies who produce similar products for the same indications, and/or
biosimilars, regardless of expiry dates below. Certain of the European patents are the subject of supplemental protection certificates that provide
additional protection for the product in certain countries beyond the dates listed in the table.

Our product

Japan expiry dates(1)(2)

U.S. expiry dates(1)

 EU expiry dates(1)

GI:

ENTYVIO

DEXILANT

PANTOPRAZOLE
TAKECAB(3)

Patent: -

RP: July 2026(2)

Patent: September 2021

RDP: May 2026

Patent: August 2017 (Extended
expiry of August 2022 in certain
countries)

Not commercialized

Patent: -

Patent: August 2031

RP: December 2022(2)

Patent: -

Patent: -
Patent: -(3)

RDP: May 2024

Patent: -

Patent: -
Patent: -(3)

GATTEX/REVESTIVE

Patent: -

Patent: October 2020(5)

Patent: -

PENTASA(4)
LIALDA/MEZAVANT(3)

Patent: -(4)
Patent: - (3)

Patent: -

Patent: -

RDP: September 2024
Patent: -(4)
Patent: -

AMITIZA(4)

RP: September 2022(2)
Patent: -(4)

Patent: May 2021(6)

Not commercialized

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Our product

Japan expiry dates(1)(2)

U.S. expiry dates(1)

 EU expiry dates(1)

RESOLOR/MOTEGRITY

Not commercialized

Patent: -

Patent: November 2020 

Rare Metabolic:
ELAPRASE

REPLAGAL

VPRIV

NATPARA

Rare Hematology:

ADVATE

ADYNOVATE

FEIBA(7)
HEMOFIL M(7)
IMMUNATE(7)
IMMUNINE(7)
BEBULIN(7)
PROTHROMPLEX(7)
FACTOR VII(7)
VONVENDI

OBIZUR

RIXUBIS

Patent: -

Patent: -

Patent: -

RP: July 2024(2)
Patent: -

RDP: December 2023

RDP: October 2020

Patent: -

Not commercialized

Patent: -

Patent: -

Patent: -

Patent: -

Patent: -

RDP: August 2022

Patent: -

RDP: January 2027

RDP: April 2029

Patent: -

Patent: -

Patent: -

Patent: January 2026

Patent: February 2026

Patent: January 2028 if granted

RP: March 2024(2)
Patent: -

Not commercialized

Patent: -

Not commercialized

Not commercialized

Not commercialized

Not commercialized

Not commercialized

Not commercialized

RDP: November 2027

RDP: January 2028

Patent: -

Patent: -

Not commercialized

Not commercialized

Patent: -

Not commercialized

Not commercialized

Patent: December 2030

RDP: December 2027

Patent:  October 2020

Patent: -

Not commercialized

Patent: -

Patent: -

Not commercialized

Patent: -

Patent: -

Patent: -

RDP: August 2028

Patent: February 2026

RDP: October 2026

RDP: November 2025

Patent: -

Patent: -

Patent: -

RP: December 2022(2)

RDP: January 2020

AGRYLIN/XAGRID

Patent: -

RECONBINATE

Hereditary Angioedema:

RP: September 2024(2)
Not commercialized

Patent: -

Patent: -

Patent: -

Not commercialized

FIRAZYR

Patent: -

Patent: July 2019

Patent: -

TAKHZYRO

KALBITOR
CINRYZE(7)

RP: September 2028(2)
Patent: January 2031

Extended expiry of November
2034 if PTE granted

Patent: December 2031, February
2032, March 2032

Extended expiry of August 2032 if
PTE granted

RDP: July 2020

Patent: January 2031 (Extended
expiry of November 2033 in some
countries)

Not commercialized

Patent: December 2023

Not commercialized

Patent: -

Patent: -

Patent: -

PDT Immunology:

GAMMAGARD LIQUID(7)

Not commercialized

HYQVIA(7)

CUVITRU(7)

FLEXBUMIN(7)
ALBUMIN IN GLASS(7)

Not commercialized

Not commercialized

Not commercialized

Not commercialized

RDP: October 2020

Patent: -

Patent: -

Patent: -

Patent: -

RDP: September 2026

RDP: May 2024

Patent: -

Patent: -

RDP: September 2028

RDP: July 2027

Patent: -

Patent: -

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Patent: -

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Our product

Japan expiry dates(1)(2)

U.S. expiry dates(1)

 EU expiry dates(1)

GLASSIA(7)

Patent: -(4)

ARALAST(7)
CEPROTIN(7)
ANTITHROMBIN III(7)
KENKETU-GLOVENIN-I(7)
KENKETSU-NONTHRON(7)
KENKETU-ALUBMIN(7)

Oncology:

VELCADE(3)
LEUPLIN/ENANTONE

NINLARO

ADCETRIS(4)

ICLUSIG(3)
ALUNBRIG

VECTIBIX(4)
Neuroscience:

VYVANSE

TRINTELLIX (4)

ADDERALL XR

ROZEREM

REMINYL

INTUNIV

COPAXONE(4)

AZILECT(4)

MYDAYIS

BUCCOLAM

EQUASYM

CABATROL

Other:

AZILVA

NESINA

Not commercialized

Not commercialized

Not commercialized

Patent: -

Patent: -

Patent: -

Patent: -(3)
Patent: -

Patent: July 2031

RP: March 2027(2)
Patent: April 2022, April 2026

RP: January 2024(2)
Patent: -(3)
Patent: May 2029

Patent: -

RDP: July 2022

Patent: -

Patent: -

Not commercialized

Not commercialized
Not commercialized

Not commercialized

Patent: -

Patent: -

Patent: -(4)

Not commercialized

Patent: -

Patent: -

Not commercialized

Not commercialized

Not commercialized

Patent: -(3)
Patent: -

Patent: November 2029

Patent: November 2031

Patent: -(4)

Patent: October 2027

Patent: January 2027

Patent: July 2030

Patent: -(3)
Patent: May 2029

Extended expiry of September
2032 if PTE granted

Patent: August 2022

Extended expiry of April 2031 if
PTE granted
Patent: -(4)

Extended expiry of November
2033 if SPC granted
Patent: -(4)

Patent: June 2029

RP: March 2027(2)
Patent: October 2022

Extended expiry of October 2027 if
PTE granted

RP: September 2027(2)
Not commercialized

Patent: March 2022

Patent: -

Patent: -

RP: March 2025(2)
Patent: -

RP: September 2025(2)
Patent: -

RP: March 2026(2)

Not commercialized

Not commercialized

Not commercialized

Not commercialized

Patent: -

RP: October 2021(2)

Patent: April 2028

Patent: February 2023

Patent: June 2024 (Extended expiry
of February 2028 or March 2029 in
certain countries)

Patent: June 2026

Extended expiry of December 2026
if PTE granted

Patent: -(4)

Patent: -

Patent: -

Patent: -

Patent: -

Patent: -(4)

Patent: -(4)

Patent: -

RDP: June 2020

Patent: -

Patent: -

Patent: -

RDP: October 2021

Not commercialized

Not commercialized

Patent: -

Patent: -

RDP: September 2025

Patent: -(4)

Patent: -(4)

Not commercialized

Patent: -

RDP: September 2021

Patent: -

Not commercialized

Not commercialized

Not commercialized

Patent: June 2028

Patent: September 2028

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Our product

Japan expiry dates(1)(2)

U.S. expiry dates(1)

 EU expiry dates(1)

ULORIC(4)
COLCRYS
ENBREL(4)

LOTRIGA(4)

Patent: -(4)
Not commercialized

Patent: -

Patent: -

RP: September 2020(2)

Patent: -

Patent: -
Patent: - (4)

Patent: - (4)

Patent: -(4)
Not commercialized
Patent: - (4)

Patent: - (4)

_____________
Notes:
(1) A “-” within the table indicates the substance patent is expired or not applicable.
(2)

In Japan, an application for a generic product is filed after the re-examination period ends, and the product is listed in the approval and drug price
listing after a regulatory review.  Therefore, the generic product would enter the market after a certain period of time from the expiry of the re-
examination period.

(3) This product is not sold by Takeda in all regions because of out-licensing agreements to third parties. 
(4) This product is not sold by Takeda in all regions because of in-licensing agreements from third parties exclusive to certain regions. See “Business

Overview” principal products descriptions and “Licensing and Collaboration” for further information on the licensing agreements.

(5) Generic may be introduced after March 2023 based on a settlement with an ANDA filer.
(6) Generic may be introduced after January 2021 (or earlier under certain circumstances) based on a settlement with an ANDA filer.
(7) Relates to plasma-derived therapies products.

Licensing and Collaboration

In the ordinary course of business, we enter into arrangements for licensing and collaboration for the development and
commercialization of products with third parties. Our business does not materially depend on any one of these arrangements. Instead they form a
portion of our strategy and give us the ability to leverage a mix of internal and external resources to develop and commercialize new products.
Certain of the agreements which have led to successful commercialization to date are summarized below:

•

•

•

ADCETRIS: We entered into a Collaboration Agreement with Seattle Genetics in 2009 for the global co-development of ADCETRIS
and its commercialization around the world (other than the U.S. and Canada, where ADCETRIS is commercialized by Seattle Genetics).
We may be required to pay milestone payments related to regulatory and commercial progress by us under the collaboration. We also
pay tiered royalties with percentages ranging from the mid-teens and to the mid-twenties based on net sales of ADCETRIS within our
licensed  territories.  We  and  Seattle  Genetics  equally  co-fund  the  cost  of  selected  development  activities  conducted  under  the
collaboration. Either party may terminate the collaboration for cause, or by mutual consent. We may terminate the collaboration at
will,  and  Seattle  Genetics  may  terminate  the  collaboration  in  certain  circumstances.  If  neither  party  terminates  the  collaboration
agreement, then the agreement automatically terminates on the expiration of all payment obligations. As of March 31, 2020, there are
no further incremental potential commercial milestone payments remaining under the ADCETRIS collaboration. 

TRINTELLIX: We entered into a License, Development, Supply and Commercialization Agreement with H. Lundbeck A/S in 2007 for
the exclusive co-development and co-commercialization in the U.S. and Japan of several compounds in Lundbeck’s pipeline for the
treatment  of  mood  and  anxiety  disorders,  under  the  agreement,  we  commercialize  TRINTELLIX  in  the  U.S  and  Japan.  Under  the
agreement, we and Lundbeck have agreed to jointly develop the relevant compounds, with most of development funding from us.
Revenues for TRINTELLIX are booked by us, and we pay Lundbeck a portion of our sales, as well as tiered royalties ranging from the
low to mid-teens on the portion of sales retained by us. We have also agreed to pay Lundbeck certain development and commercialization
milestone payments relating to regulatory and commercial progress under the collaboration. The term of the agreement is indefinite,
but the agreement may be terminated by mutual decision of the parties or for cause. As of March 31, 2020, our incremental potential
development and commercial milestone payments under the TRINTELLIX collaboration were 5 million USD. 

AMITIZA: In October 2004, we entered into an agreement with Sucampo Pharmaceuticals (subsequently acquired by Mallinckrodt) to
purchase, develop and commercialize AMITIZA for gastrointestinal indications in the U.S. and Canada. The initial term of the agreement
is through December 31, 2020, after which the agreement continues automatically until terminated by us. We purchase AMITIZA from
Mallinckrodt under the agreement at an agreed upon price and pay tiered royalties on sales in North America in the teens, resetting
each year. Beginning on January 1, 2021, we will share equally with Mallinckrodt in the net annual sales revenue from branded AMITIZA
sales. We have agreed to fund development costs, including regulatory-required studies, subject to agreed-upon caps, with excess costs
being shared equally, with certain exceptions. We have a similar agreement with Mallinckrodt covering the rest of the world, except
for  Japan  and  the  People’s  Republic  of  China.  We  have  agreed  to  additional  commercial  milestone  payments  contingent  on  the
achievement of certain net sales revenue targets, and to provide a minimum annual commercial investment during the term of the
agreement, which we may reduce when a generic equivalent enters the market. As of March 31, 2020, there are no further incremental
potential commercial milestone payments remaining under the AMITIZA collaboration.

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Our other R&D licensing and collaboration arrangements pipeline include, but are not limited to, the following:

Country

Description of collaboration

Partner

Oncology:
Adimab LLC

Centre d’Immunologie de
Marseille-Luminy

ASKA Pharmaceutical Co.

Crescendo Biologics Ltd.

CuraDev

Exelixis, Inc.

GammaDelta Therapeutics Ltd.
(“GammaDelta Therapeutics”)

HiFiBiO Inc.

U.S.

France

Japan

U.K.

U.K.

U.S.

U.K.

U.S.

Heidelberg Pharma GmbH

Germany

ImmunoGen, Inc.
(“ImmunoGen”)

Maverick Therapeutics Inc.
(“Maverick”)

MD Anderson Cancer Center,
University of Texas

Memorial Sloan Kettering
Cancer Center

Molecular Templates, Inc.
(“MTEM”)

U.S.

U.S.

U.S.

U.S.

U.S.

Agreement for the discovery, development and commercialization of three monoclonal antibodies
and three CD3 Bi-Specific antibodies for oncology indications.

Collaboration  agreement  to  bring  together  expertise  and  knowledge  in  innate  biology  with
Takeda’s BacTrap capabilities to identify novel targets and pathways in myeloid cells.

Takeda  granted  exclusive  commercialization  rights  for  uterine  fibroids  and  exclusive
development and commercialization rights for endometriosis for Japan to maximize the product
value of relugolix (TAK-385).

Collaboration and licensing agreement for the discovery, development and commercialization of
Humabody®-based therapeutics for cancer indications.

CuraDev has licensed its novel lead small molecule Stimulator of Interferon Genes (“STING”)
agonist (referred to by Curadev as CRD5500) and associated patents to Takeda.

Exclusive licensing agreement to commercialize and develop novel cancer therapy cabozantinib
and all potential future cabozantinib indications in Japan, including advanced renal cell carcinoma
and hepatocellular carcinoma.

Collaboration  agreement  to  discover  and  develop  new  immunotherapies  in  oncology  using
GammaDelta Therapeutics’ novel T cell platform based on the unique properties of gamma delta
T cells derived from human tissues.

Collaboration agreement for functional therapeutics high-throughput antibody discovery platform
that enables identification of antibodies for rare events for discovery of therapeutic antibodies
for GI & Oncology therapeutic areas.

Antibody-drug-conjugate (“ADC”) research collaboration on two targets and licensing agreement
(α-amanitin payload and proprietary linker).

Licensing agreement for exclusive rights to use ImmunoGen’s ADC technology to develop and
commercialize targeted anticancer therapeutics (TAK-164).

Collaboration agreement for the development of Maverick’s T cell engagement platform created
specifically to improve the utility of T cell redirection therapy for the treatment of cancer. Under
the agreement, Takeda have the exclusive option to acquire Maverick after five years.

Exclusive license agreement and research agreement to develop cord blood-derived chimeric
antigen receptor-directed natural killer CAR NK-cell therapies, ‘armored’ with IL-15, for the
treatment of B-cell malignancies and other cancers.

Alliance to discover and develop novel chimeric antigen receptor T (“CAR-T”) cell products for
the potential treatment of hematological malignancies and solid tumors.

Initial collaboration agreement applied MTEM’s engineered toxin bodies (“ETBs”) technology
platform to potential therapeutic targets. 
The  second  collaboration  agreement  is  for  the  joint  development  of  CD38-targeted  ETBs
(TAK-169) for the treatment of patients with diseases such as multiple myeloma.

Myovant Sciences Ltd.
(“Myovant”)

Switzerland

Takeda granted Myovant an exclusive, worldwide license (excluding Japan and certain other
Asian  countries)  to  relugolix  (TAK-385)  and  an  exclusive,  worldwide  license  to  MVT-602
(TAK-448).

National Cancer Center of Japan

Japan

Nektar Therapeutics (“Nektar”)

U.S.

Noile-Immune Biotech Inc.
(“Noile-Immune”)

Japan

Seattle Genetics, Inc. (“Seattle
Genetics”)

U.S.

Shattuck Labs Inc. (“Shattuck”)

U.S.

GlaxoSmithKline plc (“GSK”)

U.K.

Partnership agreement to develop basic research to clinical development by promoting exchanges
among researchers, physicians, and others engaged in anti-cancer drug discovery and cancer
biology research.

Research  collaboration  agreement  to  explore  combination  cancer  therapy  with  five  Takeda
oncology compounds and Nektar’s lead immuno-oncology candidate, the CD122-biased agonist
NKTR-214.

Collaboration agreement for the development of next generation CAR-T cell therapy, developed
by  Professor  Koji  Tamada  at Yamaguchi  University.  Takeda  has  exclusive  options  to  obtain
licensing rights for the development and commercialization of Noile-Immune Biotech’s pipeline
and products resulting from this partnership. Due to the success of the collaboration, Takeda
licensed NIB-102 and NIB-103.

Agreement for the joint development of ADCETRIS, an ADC technology which targets CD30
for the treatment of HL. Approved in 67 countries with ongoing clinical trials for additional
indications.

Collaboration agreement to explore and develop checkpoint fusion proteins utilizing Shattuck’s
unique  Agonist  Redirected  Checkpoint  (“ARC”)™  platform  which  enables  combination
immunotherapy with a single product. Takeda will have the option to take an exclusive license
to further develop and commercialize TAK-252/SL-279252.

Exclusive licensing agreement to develop and commercialize novel cancer therapy niraparib for
the treatment of all tumor types in Japan, and all tumor types excluding prostate cancer in South
Korea, Taiwan, Russia and Australia.

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Partner

Country

Description of collaboration

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries
Ltd. (“Teva”)

Turnstone Biologics

Israel

U.S.

Agreement  for  worldwide  License  to  TEV-48573  (TAK-573)  (CD38-Attenukine)  and  multi-
target discovery collaboration accessing Teva’s attenukine platform.

Collaboration  with  Turnstone  Biologics  to  develop  multiple  products  from  Turnstone’s
proprietary vaccinia virus platform targeting a broad range of cancer indications. The parties will
advance  Turnstone’s  lead  program,  RIVAL-01  (Development  code:  TAK-605),  through  a
worldwide  co-development  and  co-commercialization  partnership  and  will  also  conduct
collaborative  discovery  efforts  to  identify  additional  novel  product  candidates  based  on  the
vaccinia virus platform for future independent development.

Rare diseases:
AB Biosciences, Inc.

Asklepios Biopharmaceutical,
Inc.

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.

Evox Therapeutics

GSK

Harrington Discovery Institute at
University Hospitals in
Cleveland, Ohio

IPSEN

KM Biologics Co., Ltd.

NanoMedSyn

Rani Therapeutics

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.

Xenetic Biosciences, Inc.

Neuroscience:
AstraZeneca plc (“AstraZeneca”)

Denali Therapeutics Inc.
(“Denali”)

Lundbeck

Mindstrong Health

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
(“Neurocrine”)

U.S.

U.S.

U.S.

U.K.

U.K.

Research collaboration agreement to potentially develop assets for rare disease with pan-receptor
interacting molecules targeted for specific immunological conditions with a focus on autoimmune
modulated inflammatory diseases.

Agreement for multiple research and development collaborations using FVIII Gene Therapy for
the treatment of Hemophilia A and B.

Agreement  for  the  in-license  of  enabling  technology  for  the  exogenous  replacement  of
iduronate-2-sulfatase with Idursulfase-IT in patients via direct delivery to the CNS for the long-
term  treatment  of  Hunter  Syndrome  in  patients  with  cognitive  impairment  in  order  to  slow
progression of cognitive impairment (TAK-609).

Collaboration  for  developing  novel  protein  replacement  and  mRNA  therapies  and  targeted
delivery using Evox’s proprietary exosome technology. Partnership for up to five rare disease
targets with Takeda assuming responsibility for its clinical development.

In-license agreement between GSK and University of Michigan for TAK-620 (maribavir) in the
treatment of human cytomegalovirus.

U.S.

Collaboration agreement for the advancement of medicines for rare diseases.

France

Japan

France

U.S.

U.S.

U.S.

U.K.

U.S.

Purchase agreement for the development of Obizur for the treatment of Acquired Hemophilia A
including for patients with Congenital Hemophilia A with inhibitors indication in elective or
emergency surgery.

Agreement  for  the  development  collaboration  of  TAK-755  to  overcome  the  ADAMTS13
deficiency, induce clinical remission thus reducing cTTP related morbidity and mortality.

Pre-clinical research collaboration agreement to evaluate a potential enzyme replacement therapy
using NanoMedSyn’s proprietary synthetic derivatives named AMFA.

Agreement for the exclusive worldwide rights to develop and commercialize an innovative, bi-
specific antibody in pre-clinical development for the treatment of hemophilia A.

Research collaboration agreement to evaluate a micro tablet pill technology for oral delivery of
FVIII therapy in hemophilia

Collaboration agreement to develop and commercialize therapies for rare genetic diseases.

Exclusive R&D license agreement for PolyXen delivery technology for hemophilia factors VII,
VIII, IX, X.

Agreement for the joint development and commercialization of MEDI1341, an alpha-synuclein
antibody currently in development as a potential treatment for Parkinson’s disease.

Strategic option and collaboration agreement to develop and commercialize up to three specified
therapeutic  product  candidates  for  neurodegenerative  diseases,  incorporating  Denali’s  ATV
platform for increased exposure of biotherapeutic products in the brain.

Denmark

Collaboration agreement to develop and commercialize vortioxetine.

U.S.

U.S.

Agreement to explore development of digital biomarkers for selected mental health conditions,
in particular schizophrenia and treatment-resistant depression.

Strategic collaboration to develop and commercialize compounds in Takeda’s early-to-mid-stage
psychiatry pipeline. Takeda granted an exclusive license to Neurocrine for seven pipeline programs,
including  three  clinical  stage  assets  for  schizophrenia,  treatment-resistant  depression  and
anhedonia.

Novimmune SA

Switzerland

Ovid Therapeutics Inc. (“Ovid”)

U.S.

Skyhawk Therapeutics

StrideBio Inc.

U.S.

U.S.

Agreement for the development of TAK-935, an oral CH24H inhibitor for rare pediatric epilepsies.
Takeda and Ovid Therapeutics will share in the development and commercialization costs of
TAK-935 on a 50/50 basis and, if successful, share in the profits on a 50/50 basis.

Collaboration and licensing agreement to develop and commercialize RNA modulation therapies
targeting neurodegenerative diseases.

Collaboration and license agreement to develop in vivo AAV based therapies for Friedreich’s
Ataxia (“FA”) and two additional undisclosed targets.

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Partner

Country

Description of collaboration

Wave Life Sciences Ltd.

Singapore

Research, development and commercial collaboration and multi-program option agreement to
develop antisense oligonucleotides for a range of neurological diseases.

GI:

Ambys Medicines (“Ambys”)

U.S.

Arcturus Therapeutics, Inc.
(“Arcturus”)

U.S.

Beacon Discovery (“Beacon”)

U.S.

Cerevance Inc. (“Cerevance”)

U.S.

Collaboration agreement for the application of novel modalities, including cell and gene therapy
and gain-of-function drug therapy, to meet the urgent need for treatments that restore liver function
and prevent the progression to liver failure across multiple liver diseases. Under the terms of the
agreement, Takeda has an option to ex-U.S. commercialization rights for the first four products
that reach an investigational new drug application.

Collaboration agreement to develop RNA-based therapeutics for the treatment of non-alcoholic
steatohepatitis  and  other  gastrointestinal  related  disorders  using  Arcturus’  wholly-owned
LUNAR™ lipid-meditated delivery systems and UNA Oligomer chemistry.

Collaboration  agreement  for  the  G-protein  coupled  receptor  (“GPCR”)  drug  discovery  and
development program to identify drug candidates for a range of gastrointestinal disorders. The
agreement grants Takeda worldwide rights to develop, manufacture and commercialize products
resulting from the collaboration.

Multi-year research alliance to identify novel target proteins expressed in the central nervous
system  and  to  develop  new  therapies  against  them  for  certain  GI  disorders.  Goal  of  the
collaboration is to select, confirm and validate targets from gene expression data sets generated
by Cerevance’s NETSseq technology.

Cour Pharmaceutical
Development Company, Inc.
(“Cour”)

U.S.

Takeda has acquired an exclusive global license to develop and commercialize the investigational
medicine  TIMP-GLIA  (TAK-101),  an  immune  modifying  nanoparticle  containing  gliadin
proteins.

Enterome Bioscience SA

France

Finch Therapeutics Group, Inc.
(“Finch”)

Hemoshear Therapeutics, LLC
(“Hemoshear”)

U.S.

U.S.

Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Belgium

NuBiyota LLC (“NuBiyota”)

Canada

Collaboration agreement to research and develop microbiome targets thought to play crucial roles
in gastrointestinal disorders, including inflammatory bowel diseases (e.g. ulcerative colitis). The
agreement includes a global license and co-development of EB8018/TAK-018 in Crohn’s disease.

Global  agreement  to  develop  FIN-524,  a  live  biotherapeutic  product  composed  of  cultured
bacterial strains linked to favorable clinical outcomes in studies of microbiota transplantations
in inflammatory bowel disease. Under the terms of the agreement, Takeda obtains the exclusive
worldwide rights to develop and commercialize FIN-524 and rights to follow-on products in
inflammatory bowel diseases.

Collaboration  agreement  for  novel  target  and  therapeutic  development  for  liver  diseases,
including  nonalcoholic  steatohepatitis  using  Hemoshear’s  proprietary  REVEAL-TxTM  drug
discovery platform.

Exclusive  license  agreement  to  develop  and  market  prucalopride  as  a  treatment  for  chronic
constipation in the U.S. Motegrity, approved in December 2018.

Agreement  for 
gastroenterology indications.

the  development  of  Microbial  Ecosystem  Therapeutic  products  for

Phathom Phamaceuticals

U.S.

Takeda has granted a license to Phathom Pharmaceuticals for the development and exclusive
commercialization rights to vonoprazan for acid-related gastrointestinal disorders in the U.S.,
Europe and Canada in exchange for upfront cash and equity, as well as future cash milestones
and royalties on net sales.

Samsung Bioepis Co, Ltd

South Korea

Silence Therapeutics plc
(“Silence Therapeutics”)

Theravance Biopharma Inc

UCSD/Fortis Advisors LLC

PDT:
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.
(“Halozyme”)

U.K.

U.S.

U.S.

U.S.

Strategic collaboration agreement to jointly fund and co-develop multiple novel biologic therapies
in unmet disease areas. The program’s first therapeutic candidate is TAK-671, which is intended
to treat severe acute pancreatitis.

Technology Evaluation Agreement with Silence Therapeutics to access their GalNAc-siRNA
technology platform. The objective of the evaluation is to identify a GalNAc-conjugated siRNA
that inhibits expression of a proprietary Takeda target.

Global license, development and commercialization agreement for TAK-954, a selective 5-HT4
receptor agonist for motility disorders.

Technology license for the development of oral budesonide formulation (TAK-721) for treatment
of eosinophilic esophagitis.

Agreement for the in-license of Halozyme’s proprietary ENHANZE™ platform technology to
increase dispersion and absorption of HyQvia. Ongoing development work for a U.S. pediatric
indication to treat primary immunodeficiencies and a Phase 3 indication in Chronic Inflammatory
Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy.

Kamada Ltd.

Israel

In-license agreement to develop and commercialize IV Alpha-1 proteinase inhibitor (“Glassia”);
Exclusive supply and distribution of Glassia in the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand;
Development of protocol for post market commitment trial ongoing.

ProThera

Vaccines:

U.S.

Global  licensing  agreement  to  develop  a  novel  plasma-derived  Inter-alpha  Inhibitor  Proteins
(IAIP) therapy for the treatment of acute inflammatory conditions.

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Partner

Biological E. Limited

U.S. Government - The
Biomedical Advanced Research
and Development Authority
(“BARDA”)

Zydus Cadila

Other / Multiple Therapeutic
Areas:

Bridge Medicines

India

U.S.

India

U.S.

Center for iPS Cell Research
Application, Kyoto University

Japan

Charles River Laboratories

U.S.

Country

Description of collaboration

Takeda  agreed  to  transfer  existing  measles  and  acellular  pertussis  vaccine  bulk  production
technology to develop low-cost combination vaccines for India, China and low- and middle-
income countries.
Partnership to develop TAK-426, a Zika vaccine candidate, to support the Zika response in the
U.S. and affected regions around the world.

Partnership to develop TAK-507, a Chikungunya vaccine candidate, to tackle an emerging and
neglected infectious disease in the world.

Partnership  with  Tri-Institutional  Therapeutics  Discovery  Institute,  Bay  City  Capital  and
Deerfield Management in the establishment of Bridge Medicines. Bridge Medicines will give
financial, operational and managerial support to move projects seamlessly from a validating,
proof-of-concept study to an in-human clinical trial.

Collaboration agreement for clinical applications of iPS cells in Takeda strategic areas including
applications in neurosciences, oncology and GI as well as discovery efforts in additional areas
of compelling iPSC translational science.

Collaboration  on  multiple  integrated  programs  across  Takeda’s  core  therapeutic  areas  using
Charles River Laboratories’ end-to-end drug discovery and safety assessment platform to progress
these programs towards candidate status.

Evotec GT

Germany

Research alliance to support Takeda’s growing number of research stage gene therapy discovery
programs

HitGen Ltd. (“HitGen”)

China

U.S.

U.S.

U.S.

U.S.

U.S.

Portal Instruments, Inc.
(“Portal”)

Schrödinger, LLC
(“Schrödinger”)

Seattle Collaboration

Stanford University

Tri-Institutional Therapeutics
Discovery Institute (“Tri-I TDI”)

Competition 

Agreement that HitGen will apply its advanced technology platform, based on DNA-encoded
library design, synthesis and screening, to discover novel leads which will be licensed exclusively
to Takeda.
Agreement for the development and commercialization of Portal’s jet injector drug delivery device
for potential use with Takeda’s investigational or approved biologic medicines.

Agreement for the multi-target research collaboration combining Schrödinger’s in silico platform-
driven drug discovery capabilities with Takeda’s deep therapeutic area knowledge and expertise
in structural biology.

Agreement for Seattle Partnership for Research on Innovative Therapies (“SPRInT”) to accelerate
the translation of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center’s and University of Washington’s
cutting-edge  discoveries  into  treatments  for  human  disease  (focusing  on  Oncology,  GI  and
Neuroscience).

Collaboration agreement with Stanford University to form the Stanford Alliance for Innovative
Medicines to more effectively develop innovative treatments and therapies.

Agreement for the collaboration of academic institutions and industry to more effectively develop
innovative treatments and therapies.

 Competition in each market where we conduct business is based on, among other things, product safety, efficacy, convenience of dosing,
reliability, availability and pricing. Our competitors include large international companies whose capabilities cover the entire product creation process
from R&D to manufacturing and marketing and biopharmaceutical companies with a focus on specific therapeutic areas, as well as smaller companies
that focus on selling generic versions of products of biosimilar for which patent protection and regulatory data protection have lapsed.

We also face competition from generic drugs and biosimilars that enter the market when our patent protection or regulatory exclusivity
expires. See “—Intellectual Property” for additional description of our patents. Additionally, we may face competition from the introduction of our own
new products that treat similar diseases as our older products.

The competition we face often differs by product and geographic market, and competitors may emerge and fall away over time due to

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The following table shows the principal sources of competition for our main products: 

Our product
GI:
DEXILANT, PANTOPRAZOLE

(Protonix)

ENTYVIO

TAKECAB

GATTEX/REVESTIVE

ALOFISEL

Rare Diseases:
ADVATE and ADYNOVATE

Principal competing product

Primary manufacturer or
distributor

generic lansoprazole,
esomeprazole
Remicade
Humira
Simponi
Stelara
Cimzia 
generic infliximab

—
Janssen Biotech
Abbvie
Janssen Biotech
Janssen Biotech
UCB
—

Nexium
generic lansoprazole, omeprazole

AstraZeneca
—

Zorbtive

Nutrestore

Autologous tissue, chronic seton
usage 
Remicade

EMD/Serono

Emmaus LifeSciences

Johnson & Johnson’s

Xyntha/Refacto AF

Pfizer and Sobi

Kogenate

Helixate

Kovaltry

Iblias

Eloctate/Elocta

Novoeight

Nuwiq

Afstyla

Hemlibra
Haegarda
Berinert

Fabrazyme
Galafold
Fabagal
Cerezyme
Elelyso/uplyso
Zavesca
Cerdelga
Cerezyme

Privigen

Carimune

Gamunex-C

Flebogamma

Bivigam

Gammaked

Gammaplex

Octagam

Panzya

Hizentra

Gamunex-C

Gammanorm

TAKHZYRO

REPLAGAL

VPRIV

PDT
GAMMAGARD LIQUID/KIOVIG,

GAMMAGARD S/D

GAMMAGARD LIQUID, HYQVIA,

CUVITRU

FLEXBUMIN and Human Albumin

Alburex/Alburx

Albumnar

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Bayer

CSL

Bayer

CSL

Sanofi and Sobi

Novo Nordisk

Octapharma

CSL

Roche
CSL
CSL

Genzyme
Amicus
Isu Abaxis
Genzyme
Pfizer/Protalix
Actelion
Genzyme
Isu Abxis

CSL

CSL

Grifols

Grifols

Biotest

Kendrion

BPL

Octapharma

Octapharma

CSL

Grifols

Octapharma

CSL

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Our product

Principal competing product

Primary manufacturer or
distributor

Oncology:
ADCETRIS

ALUNBRIG

ICLUSIG

LEUPRORELIN (LEUPLIN)

NINLARO, VELCADE

Neuroscience:
TRINTELLIX

VYVANSE

Other:
AZILVA

NESINA

Plasbumin

Albutein

Albunorm

Kedbumin

chemotherapy regimens

Xalkori
Zykadia
Alecensa

Gleevec
Tasigna
Sprycel
Bosulif

Zoladex 
generic leuprorelin
Revlimid
Pomalyst/Imnovid
Kyprolis
Darzalex
Empliciti

Grifols

Grifols

Octapharma

Kendrion

—

Pfizer
Novartis
Roche

Novartis
Novartis
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Pfizer

AstraZeneca 
—
Celgene
Celgene
Amgen
Janssen Biotech
Bristol-Myers Squibb

Viibryd
Fetzima
generic duloxetine, escitalopram

Allergan
Allergan
—

generic mixed salts of a single-
entity amphetamine product

generic mixed salts of a single-
entity amphetamine product,
extended release

generic methylphenidate, extended
release

—

—

—

generic candesartan, olmesartan

—

Januvia
generic pioglitazone

Merck Co., Inc.
—

Regulation 

The pharmaceutical industry is subject to extensive global regulation by regional, national, state and local agencies. The regulatory agencies
govern the testing, approval, production, labeling, distribution, post-market surveillance, advertising, dissemination of information and promotion of
our products. The following is a description of the major regulations affecting our products in the U.S., Japan and the EU, our largest markets. 

The introduction of new pharmaceutical products generally entails a lengthy approval process. Products must be authorized or registered
prior to marketing, and such authorization or registration must subsequently be maintained. In recent years, the registration process has required increased
testing and documentation for the approval of new drugs, with a corresponding increase in the expense of introducing a new product to market. To
register a pharmaceutical product, a registration dossier containing evidence establishing the safety, efficacy and quality of the product must be submitted
to regulatory authorities. Generally, a therapeutic product must be registered in each country in which it will be sold. It is possible that a drug can be
registered and marketed in one country while the registration authority in another country may, prior to registration, request additional information from
the pharmaceutical company or even reject the product. It is also possible that a drug may be approved for different indications in different countries.
The registration process generally takes between six months and several years, depending on the country, the quality of the data submitted, the efficiency
of the registration authority’s procedures and the nature of the product. Many countries provide for accelerated processing of registration applications
for innovative products of therapeutic interest. In recent years, efforts have been made among the U.S., Japan and the EU to harmonize registration
requirements to achieve shorter development and registration times for medical products.

United States 

In the U.S., applications for drug registration are submitted to and reviewed by the FDA, which regulates the testing, manufacturing, labeling
and approval for marketing of pharmaceutical products intended for commercialization. The FDA continues to monitor the safety of pharmaceutical
products after they have been approved for sale in the U.S. market. When a pharmaceutical company has gathered data to demonstrate a drug’s safety,

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efficacy and quality, it may file for the drug an NDA or Biologics License Application (“BLA”), along with information regarding the clinical experiences
of patients tested in the drug’s clinical trials. A supplemental new drug application (“sNDA”) or BLA amendment must be filed for new indications for
a previously approved drug. 

Once  an  application  is  submitted,  the  FDA  assigns  reviewers  from  its  staff,  including  experts  in  biopharmaceutics,  chemistry,  clinical
microbiology, pharmacology/toxicology, and statistics. After a complete review, these content experts then provide written evaluations of the NDA or
BLA. These evaluations are consolidated and are used by senior FDA staff in its final evaluation of the NDA or BLA. Based on that final evaluation,
the FDA then provides to the NDA or BLA’s sponsor an approval, or a “complete response” letter if the NDA or BLA application is not approved. If
not approved, the letter will state the specific deficiencies in the NDA or BLA which need to be addressed. The sponsor must then submit an adequate
response to the deficiencies to restart the review procedure. Once the FDA has approved an NDA, BLA, sNDA or BLA amendment, the company can
make the new drug available for physicians to prescribe. The drug owner must submit periodic reports to the FDA, including any cases of adverse
reactions. For some medications, the FDA requires additional post-approval studies (Phase IV) to evaluate long-term effects or to gather information
on the use of the product under specified conditions. Throughout the life cycle of a product, the FDA requires compliance with standards relating to
good laboratory, clinical and manufacturing practices. The FDA also requires compliance with rules pertaining to the manner in which we may promote
our products. 

The  Drug  Price  Competition  and  Patent  Restoration  Term Act  of  1984,  known  as  the  Hatch-Waxman Act,  established  the  application
procedures for obtaining FDA approval for generic forms of brand-name drugs. Under these procedures, instead of conducting full-scale pre-clinical
and clinical trials, the FDA can accept data establishing that the drug formulation, which is the subject of an abbreviated application, is bio-equivalent
and has the same therapeutic effect as the previously approved drug, among other requirements. This act also provides market exclusivity provisions
for brand-name drugs that can delay the submission and/or the approval of ANDAs, which are the applications for generic drug registrations. The Orphan
Drug Act of 1983 grants seven years of exclusive marketing rights to a specific drug for a specific orphan indication. The term “orphan drug” refers,
generally, to a drug that treats a rare disease affecting fewer than 200,000 persons in the U.S. market exclusivity provisions are distinct from patent
protections and apply equally to patented and non-patented drug products. 

While the Hatch-Waxman Amendments addresses the development and approval of generic drugs, the Biologics Price Competition and
Innovation Act of 2009 (the “BPCIA”), enacted in the Affordable Care Act (the “ACA”) amended the Public Health Service Act (the “PHS Act”) to
create an abbreviated licensure pathway for biological products that are demonstrated to be “biosimilar” to, or “interchangeable”, with an FDA-licensed
reference product. BPCIA allows for approval of a biosimilar if it is “highly similar” and has no clinically meaningful differences from its approved and
existing  biological  product.  Furthermore,  as  codified  in  the  2016  Physician  Fee  Schedule  Final  Rule,  effective  January  1,  2016,  the  physician
reimbursement amount for a biosimilar is based on the average sales price (the “ASP”) of all National Drug Codes (the “NDCs”) assigned to the
biosimilars included within the same billing and payment code. In general, this meant that CMS grouped biosimilar products that were licensed with a
common reference product with the same payment limit and HCPCS code.  However, effective January 1, 2018 under the 2018 Physician Fee Schedule
Final Rule, newly approved biosimilar biological products with a common reference product were no longer grouped into the same billing code.   Instead,
biosimilars are separately coded and paid for under Medicare Part B.

Japan

Manufacturers and sellers of drugs, quasi-drugs, cosmetics, medical devices and regenerative medical products (collectively the “Designated
Products”) in Japan are subject to the supervision of the MHLW primarily under the Act on Securing Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Pharmaceuticals,
Medical Devices, Regenerative and Cellular Therapy Products, Gene Therapy Products, and Cosmetics of Japan (the “Pharmaceutical Act”).

Under the Pharmaceutical Act, a person is required to obtain from the Minister the relevant licenses in order to conduct the business of

manufacturing, marketing or selling Designated Products. 

Applications for the approval of new products are made through the PMDA. The data of results of clinical trials and other pertinent data
must be attached to an application for approval. If the drugs, medical devices or regenerative medical products under application are of types designated
by ministerial ordinance of the MHLW, the attached data mentioned above must be obtained in compliance with the standards established by the Minister,
such as the Good Laboratory Practice (the “GLP”) and the Good Clinical Practice (the “GCP”). Once an application for approval is submitted, a review
team is formed, which consists of specialized officials of the PMDA, including chemistry/manufacturing, non-clinical, clinical, and biostatistics.  Team
evaluation results are passed to the PMDA’s external experts, who then report back to the PMDA. After a further team evaluation, a report is provided
to the Minister; the Minister makes a final determination for approval and refers this to the Council on Drugs and Foods Sanitation, which then advises
the MHLW on final approvability. Marketing and distribution approvals require a review to determine whether or not the product in the application is
suitable as a drug to be manufactured and distributed by a person who has obtained a manufacturing and distribution business license for the type of
drug concerned, and to confirm that the product has been manufactured in a plant compliant with the GMP.

Once the MHLW has approved the application, the company can make the new drug available for physicians to prescribe. After that, the
MHLW lists its NHI price within 60 days (or 90 days at the latest) from the approval, and physicians can obtain reimbursement. For some medications,
the MHLW requires additional post‑marketing studies (Phase IV) to further evaluate safety and/or to gather information concerning the quality, efficacy,
and safety of the product under specified conditions, in addition to post marketing surveillance including Early Post-marketing Phase Vigilance (“EPPV”)
based on risk management plan (“RMP”) for all new medications. The MHLW also requires the drug’s sponsor to submit periodic safety update reports.
Within three months from the specified re‑examination period, which is designated at the time of the approval of the application for the new product,
the company must submit a re‑examination application to enable the drug’s quality, efficacy, and safety to be reassessed against approved labeling by
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The Pharmaceutical Act also provides for special regulations applicable to drugs, quasi-drugs, cosmetics and medical devices made of biological
raw materials.  These regulations impose various obligations on manufacturers and other persons in relation to manufacturing facilities, explanation to
patients, labeling on products, record-keeping and reporting to the Minister.

Under  the  Pharmaceutical Act,  the  Minister  may  take  various  measures  to  supervise  manufacturing  and  marketing  license  holders  of
Designated Products. The Minister has authority to order manufacturing and marketing license holders to temporarily suspend the marketing, leasing
or providing of the Designated Products to prevent risks, or increases in risks, to the public health. Also, the Minister may revoke a license or approval
granted to a manufacturing and marketing license holders or order a temporary business suspension under certain limited circumstances such as violation
of laws relating to drugs. 

European Union

In the EU, there are three main procedures for application for authorization to market pharmaceutical products in the EU Member States:
the Centralized Procedure, the Mutual Recognition Procedure (the “MRP”) and the Decentralized Procedure (the “DCP”). It is also possible to obtain
a pure national authorization for products intended for commercialization in a single EU Member State only, or for additional indications for licensed
products. 

Under the Centralized Procedure, applications are made to the EMA for an authorization which is valid throughout the EU. The Centralized
Procedure  is  mandatory  for  all  biotechnology  products  and  for  new  chemical  entities  in  cancer,  neurodegenerative  disorders,  diabetes  and AIDS,
autoimmune diseases or other immune dysfunctions and optional for other new chemical entities or innovative medicinal products or in the interest of
public health. When a pharmaceutical company has gathered data which it believes sufficiently demonstrates a drug’s safety, efficacy and quality, then
the company may submit an application to the EMA. The EMA then receives and validates the application and the Committee for Medicinal Products
for Human Use (the “CHMP”) appoints a Rapporteur and Co-Rapporteur to lead review of the dossier. The entire review cycle must be completed within
210 days, although there is a “clock stop” at day 120, which allows the company to respond to questions set forth in the Rapporteur and Co-Rapporteur’s
Assessment Report. After the company’s complete response is submitted to the EMA, the clock restarts on day 121. If there are further aspects of the
dossier requiring clarification, the EMA will then request an Oral Explanation on day 180, in which case the sponsor must appear before the CHMP to
provide the requested additional information. On day 210, the CHMP will then take a vote to recommend the approval or non-approval of the application.
The final decision under this Centralized Procedure is a European Community decision which is binding in its entirety on all EU Member States. This
decision occurs on average 60 days after a positive CHMP recommendation. In the case of a negative opinion, a written request for re-examination of
the opinion can be made by the applicant within a time limit of 15 days from the date of the opinion. The detailed grounds for re-examination must be
submitted to the EMA within 60 days from the date of the opinion. In the EU, biosimilars are approved under a specialized pathway of the centralized
procedure. Similar to the pathway in the U.S., applicants seek and obtain regulatory approval for a biosimilar once the data exclusivity period for the
original reference product has expired relying in part on the data submitted for the original reference product together with data evidencing that the
biosimilar is “highly similar” in terms of quality, safety and efficacy to the original reference product authorized in the European Economic Area.

Under both the MRP and DCP, the assessment is led by a single EU Member State, called the Reference Member State (the “RMS”), which
then liaises with other EU Member States, known as the concerned member states (the “CMSs”). In the MRP, the company first obtains a marketing
authorization in the RMS, which is then recognized by the CMSs in 90 days. In the DCP, the application is done simultaneously in the RMS and all
CMSs. During the DCP, the RMS drafts an assessment report within 120 days. Within an additional 90 days, the CMSs review the application and can
issue objections or requests for additional information. On day 90, each CMS must be assured that the product is safe and effective, and that it will cause
no risks to the public health. Once an agreement has been reached, each member state grants national marketing authorizations for the product.

After the Marketing Authorizations have been granted, the company must submit periodic safety reports to the EMA, if approval was granted
under  the  Centralized  Procedure,  or  to  the  National  Health Authorities,  if  approval  was  granted  under  the  DCP  or  the  MRP.  In  addition,  several
pharmacovigilance  measures  must  be  implemented  and  monitored  including  Adverse  Event  collection,  evaluation  and  expedited  reporting  and
implementation, as well as update Risk Management Plans. For some medications, post approval studies (Phase IV) may be required to complement
available data with additional data to evaluate long term effects (called a Post Approval Safety Study) or to gather additional efficacy data (called a Post
Approval Efficacy Study). 

European  Marketing Authorizations  have  an  initial  duration  of  five  years. After  this  first  five-year  period,  the  holder  of  the  marketing
authorization must apply for its renewal, which may be granted based on the competent authority’s full benefit-risk review of the product. Once renewed,
the marketing authorization is generally valid for an unlimited period. Any Marketing Authorization which is not followed within three years of its
granting by the actual placing on the market in any EU member state of the corresponding medicinal product ceases to be valid. 

Third Party Reimbursement and Pricing

We consider domestic and international competitive conditions, such as the price of competing products, in setting and revising the price of
our pharmaceutical products.  Government regulation also has a significant effect in determining the price of pharmaceutical products in many of the
countries in which we operate due to the fact that government policy in many countries has emphasized and purchasers continue to seek large discounts
on pharmaceutical products.

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United States

In the U.S. our sales are subject to various voluntary and mandatory rebates, which vary depending on the type of coverage and can have a
significant impact on our results.  The most significant of these include rebates associated with commercial managed care, Medicaid, Medicare and
other government programs.

Commercial Managed Care

Payers negotiate rebates to reduce the pricing of products, and use formularies to encourage members to utilize preferred products to manage
their costs. Exclusion from a formulary, or a disfavored formulary position, can directly reduce product usage. Consolidation of payers, pharmacy benefit
managers and pharmacies may result in increasing rebates and other discounts due to the purchasing power of the consolidated entities. Copay assistance
to help patients afford their prescribed drugs may also affect product usage. In recent years, some states such as California and Massachusetts, have
passed legislation that limits the use of manufacturer sponsored copay assistance programs, and some payers have limited manufacturer copay assistance
benefits to patients.

Medicaid

Medicaid is a state administered program adhering to federal requirements that provides healthcare coverage to eligible low-income adults,

children, pregnant women, elderly adults and people with disabilities.  

Takeda must pay rebates on purchases of our products under the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program.  This includes a mandatory minimum rebate
and an inflation penalty if our prices have increased above inflation. These rebates guarantee that any patient in the Medicaid program can have access
to Takeda’s products, although there could be significant utilization management imposed by the state. In addition to the mandatory rebates, Takeda
may also choose to offer supplemental rebates to a state or Medicaid managed care organization to ensure Takeda’s drugs are on the preferred drug list
(which is similar to a formulary for Medicaid programs).  Takeda must also calculate and report to government agencies the amount of the rebate.  The
required calculations are complex, and a misrepresentation in the reported information may expose Takeda to penalties. We are required to report any
revisions to prior calculations, which could affect the rebate liability for prior quarters.

Medicare

Medicare is a federally-run program that provides healthcare to persons age 65 and over, and certain persons under age 65 who have a long-
term disability and meet certain eligibility requirements. Drugs are primarily covered under two different benefits for Medicare beneficiaries, Medicare
Part B and Medicare Part D.  Medicare Part B covers outpatient health and medical services, which includes some drugs under the medical benefit.
These drugs tend to be the most biologically complex and are generally administered in a doctor’s office or hospital outpatient setting.  Medicare Part
D is a voluntary drug offering available to Medicare beneficiaries through private health insurance plans that contract with the government to deliver
this benefit.

Part B covers drugs that are administered by infusion or injection in a doctor’s office or hospital outpatient setting, as well as certain drugs

furnished by suppliers. Medicare pays physicians and outpatient hospitals for most separately payable Part B-covered drugs they furnish to
beneficiaries at a rate of 106 percent of the manufacturer-reported ASP before sequestration. A product’s ASP reflects the average price realized by
the manufacturer for sales to all purchasers net of rebates, discounts, and price concessions with certain exceptions. There are no rebates for drugs
reimbursed under Part B. Takeda must also calculate and report specific prices to government agencies, including ASP used by the Medicare Part B
program.  The required calculations are complex, and a misrepresentation in the reported pricing may expose Takeda to penalties.

Part D covers most of other outpatient prescription drugs. Rather than Medicare setting prices administratively, Medicare pays Part D plan
sponsors (health plans offering the benefit) that, through their pharmacy benefit managers (the “PBMs”), contract with pharmacies over payment rates
for each prescription filled by an enrollee and negotiate with drug manufacturers for prices and post-sale rebates. Takeda may offer a rebate as part of
the negotiation between plan sponsors and manufacturers to ensure that our products are on the formulary. In addition, the Part D program also has an
additional mandatory rebate during part of the year, when beneficiaries are in the Medicare Part D coverage gap.  Pharmaceutical manufacturers are
required to provide a discount of 70% on brand drugs used during that portion of the benefit.

340B and Federal Agency Discounted Pricing

Takeda  must  offer  discounted  pricing  for  purchases  by  certain  designated  health  care  entities  and  federal  agencies  under  certain  federal

programs, including the Public Health Service (the “PHS”) pharmaceutical pricing program (“340B”) and the Federal Supply Schedule (the “FSS”).

The 340B program was designed to assist safety net hospitals that serve a disproportionate share of indigent patients by requiring manufacturers,
as a stipulation of participation in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program, to provide deep discounts on covered outpatient drugs. The discounts adhere to
a statutory formula, per product, that requires manufacturers to charge no more than a certain price.  Entities that may apply to participate in the 340B
program include qualifying hospitals, federal grantees, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Indian Health Service.  

The FSS is a list of contracts and prices for frequently used supplies and services available for purchase by federal agencies and other

entities such as the U.S. territories and tribal governments. Although there are no statutory ceilings on prices, the government often uses a favored
price as a starting point in negotiations to obtain below-market prices.

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Health Care System Reform

For the past few years, there has been an increased focus and downward pressure on pricing which we expect to continue for a variety of
circumstantial reasons. There are a number of legislative and regulatory proposals under consideration that would impact how drugs are reimbursed in
the U.S., could restrict patient access, and have financial implications for manufacturers.

Japan

In Japan, manufacturers of pharmaceutical products must have new products listed on the National Health Insurance (the “NHI”), a price list
published by the MHLW. The NHI price list provides rates for calculating the price of pharmaceutical products used in medical services provided under
various public medical care insurance systems. Prices on the NHI price list have been subject to revisions generally once every two years based on the
actual prices at which the pharmaceutical products are purchased by medical institutions in Japan after discounts and rebates from the listed price. The
average price of previously listed products generally decreases as a result of these price revisions. The Japanese government is currently undertaking
healthcare reform initiatives with the goal of sustaining the universal coverage of the NHI program, and is addressing the efficient use of drugs, including
the promotion of generic use with a target of 80% penetration by volume by September 2020 with respect to products for which market exclusivity has
expired. As part of these initiatives, the NHI price list is expected to be revised annually from April 1, 2021, which could lead to more frequent downward
price revisions. In addition, a cost-effectiveness analysis was officially introduced by the MHLW in April 2019. Products on the NHI price list nominated
based on pre-defined criteria, such as the innovativeness and the financial impact, will be subject to review, and subject to price adjustments depending
on the outcome of this review.

European Union

In the EU, our operations are subject to significant price and marketing regulations. Many governments in the EU are introducing healthcare
reforms to curb increasing healthcare costs. The governments in the EU influence the price of pharmaceutical products through their control of national
healthcare systems that fund a large part of the cost of such products to patients. The general downward pressure on healthcare costs, particularly regarding
prescription drugs, has been increasing. In addition, prices for marketed products are referenced within and amongst the EU Member States, which
further affects pricing in each EU Member State.  As an additional control for healthcare budgets, some EU Member States have passed legislation to
impose further mandatory rebates for pharmaceutical products and financial claw-backs on the pharmaceutical industry. In this regard, many countries
have  health  technology  assessment  organizations  that  use  formal  economic  metrics  such  as  cost-effectiveness  to  determine  prices,  coverage  and
reimbursement of new therapies, and these organizations are expanding in established and emerging markets. We expect that countries will continue to
take aggressive actions to seek to reduce expenditures on drugs and biologics. Similarly, fiscal constraints may also affect the extent to which countries
are willing to approve new and innovative therapies and/or allow access to new treatments. 

The EU is currently undergoing an analysis of the rewards extended for intellectual property of pharmaceutical products as well as the overall
regulatory framework for the approval and commercialization of all medicinal products. This may lead to significant changes in the way drugs are
approved and commercialized as well as the duration of exclusivity, in particular for orphan drugs. These changes are likely to affect the market within
a 3-5-year timeframe. 

Furthermore, certain European countries also utilize tendering to secure prescription drugs at controlled price level. Takeda often participates

in tendering in these regions, which usually results in significant price discount.

Other

Many other countries around the world are also taking steps to control prescription drug prices. For example, in 2017, China - one of the most
important markets in our Growth and Emerging Markets business - organized national price negotiations for certain products directly linked to national
drug reimbursement, which will apply nationwide both in public and military hospitals.  Drug prices in China may further decline due to a stated national
policy of reducing healthcare costs, including continued strategic initiatives specifically designed to reduce drug prices.  Canada has proposed amendments
to its Patented Medicines Regulations that could reduce prices for specialty medicines, such as biologics and medicines for rare diseases. Furthermore,
certain other countries also utilize tendering process to control prescription drugs, in which Takeda often participates.

C.

Organizational Structure

We are a holding company and administer our business through a number of subsidiaries worldwide. Information about Takeda’s organizational
structure, including a list of our subsidiaries, their country of incorporation and residence and our proportion of ownership interest, is included in Note
29 to the audited consolidated financial statements included in this annual report.  

D.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Our registered head office is located in Osaka, Japan and our global head office is located in Tokyo, Japan. We generally own our facilities

or have entered into long-term lease arrangements for them. 

As of March 31, 2020, the net book values of the buildings and structures, land, machinery and vehicles and tools, furniture and fixtures we
owned were 808.8 billion JPY, 95.7 billion JPY, 314.1 billion JPY and 43.7 billion JPY, respectively. We own the majority of our facilities, none of
which are subject to any material encumbrances. 

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The following table describes our major facilities as of March 31, 2020: 

Group company

Name of facility (location)

Type of facility

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited

Global Head Office (Chuo-ku, Tokyo)

Administrative and sales

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited

Head Office (Chuo-ku, Osaka)

Administrative and sales

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited

Hikari Plant (Hikari, Yamaguchi)

Manufacturing, Research and development

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited

Shonan iPark (Fujisawa, Kanagawa)

Research

Baxalta U.S. Inc

Production facility (Covington, Georgia, U.S.) Manufacturing, Warehouse, Administrative and

sales

Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc

Head Office (Lexington, Massachusetts, U.S.) Manufacturing, Warehouse, Administrative and

sales

Baxter AG

Takeda Ireland Limited

Production facility and other (Orth an der
Donau, Austria and Vienna, Austria)
Production facility and other (Dublin, Ireland) Manufacturing

Manufacturing, Distribution, Warehouse,
Plasma centers and Administrative and sales

Baxalta Manufacturing S.a.r.l.

Head Office (Neuchatel, Switzerland)

Manufacturing, Administrative and sales

Baxalta Belgium Manufacturing SA

Production facility (Lessines, Belgium)

BioLife Plasma Services LP

Production facility and other (Bannockburn, IL 
, U.S.)

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

In June 2012, Baxalta US, Inc. began construction of a new biologics facility in Covington, Georgia, U.S. The facility focuses on the
manufacture of products related to immunoglobulin therapy and albumin, a protein commonly found in animal tissues and liquids. We expect this
construction to be completed in December 2021 and our total investment in this construction to amount to 226.6 billion JPY. As of March 31, 2020, the
total amount paid on this construction was 217.2 billion JPY.

Environmental Matters

We are subject to laws and regulations concerning the environment, safety matters, regulation of chemicals and product safety in the countries
where we manufacture and sell our products or otherwise operate our business. These requirements include regulation of the handling, manufacture,
transportation, use and disposal of materials, including the discharge of pollutants into the environment. In the normal course of our business, we are
exposed to risks relating to possible releases of hazardous substances into the environment, which could cause environmental or property damage or
personal injuries, and which could require remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater, in some cases over many years, regardless of whether the
contamination was caused by us, or by previous occupants of the property. See “Item 3. Key Information—D. Risk Factors—We may incur substantial
costs due to our environmental compliance efforts or claims relating to our use, manufacture, handling, storage or disposal of hazardous materials.

Item 4A. Unresolved Staff Comments

Not applicable.

 ltem 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects 

You should read the following discussion of our operating and financial review and prospects together with our consolidated financial
statements included in Item 18 in this annual report. Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with IFRS, as issued by the
International Accounting Standard Boards (“IASB”). IFRS includes IAS and related interpretations of the committees (SIC and IFRIC). 

The following discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Our actual
results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of factors, including, but not limited to, those under
Item 3. D “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this annual report.

A.

Operating Results

Overview

We have grown both organically and through acquisitions, completing a series of major transactions that have resulted in growth in our areas
of therapeutic, geographic and pipeline focus. In particular, our acquisition of Shire in January 2019 strengthened our presence in GI and neuroscience,
while  providing  us  with  a  leading  position  in  rare  disease  and  plasma-derived  therapies.  It  also  enhanced  our  R&D  pipeline  and  created  a  highly
complementary, robust, modality-diverse pipeline. Commercially, the Shire Acquisition significantly strengthened our presence in the U.S.  As a result
of the acquisition of Shire, we incurred significant indebtedness to finance the cash portion of the consideration. We plan to de-lever following the Shire
Acquisition using cash flows from operating activities and we are initiating disposals of non-core assets to accelerate the pace of deleveraging and to
refocus our business on our key business areas of GI, rare diseases, PDT, oncology, and neuroscience.

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We organize our business as a single operating segment, reflecting the presentation of information to our management for the purposes of
allocating resources, measuring performance and forecasting future periods. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, our revenue and operating profit
were 3,291.2 billion JPY and 100.4 billion JPY, respectively.     

Factors Affecting Our Results of Operations

Our results are affected by the global industry trends and operating environment as described in Item 4 of this annual report and other factors

described below.

Acquisitions

We may acquire new businesses to expand our R&D capabilities (including expanding into new methodologies) and to acquire new products
(whether in the development pipeline or at the marketing stage) or other strategic regions. Similarly, we divest businesses and product lines to maintain
our focus on our key growth drivers and to manage our portfolio. 

We account for these acquisitions as business combinations and record the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at fair value. Our results
are impacted due to the impacts of purchase accounting, which typically includes fair value step-ups of inventory and property, plant and equipment
and recognized material intangible assets which result in costs related to unwind of the step up and amortization expense, respectively, in future periods.
Our results are also impacted due to additional interest expenses when an acquisition is financed with incremental borrowings.

On January 8, 2019, we acquired Shire for an aggregate consideration of 6.21 trillion JPY, of which 3,029.4 billion JPY was paid in cash and
the remainder mainly in shares of our common stock. We incurred 3,295.9 billion JPY of indebtedness in order to finance the cash portion of the
consideration, and as a result of the Shire Acquisition assumed 1,603.2 billion JPY of indebtedness of Shire which is included in our consolidated
statements of financial position. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, we recorded goodwill of 3,087.4 billion JPY and intangible assets of
3,899.3 billion JPY as of the acquisition date of Shire as a result of the preliminary purchase price allocation. During the fiscal year ended March 31,
2020, such purchase price allocation was completed and fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed were retrospectively adjusted including
retrospectively adjusted goodwill and intangible assets of 3,165.5 billion JPY and 3,769.1 billion JPY as of the acquisition date, respectively. See Note
31 to our audited consolidated financial statements for further details of completed purchase price allocation related to the Shire Acquisition.

The acquisition of Shire has significantly changed our business through, among other things, the significant expansion of our product portfolio
and geographic presence. Our results are significantly impacted by the Shire Acquisition with an increase to our revenues, and associated costs, and the
impact of the acquisition including incremental amortization expenses related to the acquired intangible assets, incremental cost of sales resulting from
the unwinding of the inventory fair value step up, the interest expense associated with the borrowings used to fund the acquisition, and the costs incurred
to integrate the business. We are actively engaged in integrating Shire and expect to be able to achieve significant, recurring pre-tax synergies at a run
rate of approximately 2.3 billion USD annually by March 31, 2022, the end of the third fiscal year after the completion of the Shire Acquisition, originating
from efficiencies in the combined Company’s sales, marketing and administrative functions, R&D rationalization efforts and product manufacturing
and supply. We estimate that the realization of these recurring synergies will require non-recurring costs of approximately 3.0 billion USD cumulatively
through the same date. We believe that the substantial cash flow generation will enable us to maintain our well-established dividend policy and continue
deleveraging. We are also disposing certain non-core assets and businesses to accelerate deleveraging.  

As a result of our acquisitions, and the impacts described above, our results year over year may not be comparable.  

Divestitures

In addition to acquisitions, we divest businesses and product lines to maintain our focus on our key growth drivers and provide additional
cash flow to accelerate the repayment of debts. The following are major divestitures completed or announced from the fiscal year ended March 31,
2018 to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020. 

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In April 2017, we completed the sale of our shares in Wako Pure Chemical to FUIJIFILM Corporation for a sale price of 198.5 billion
JPY, for which we recognized a gain of 106.3 billion JPY in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018.

In July 2018, we sold and divested all our shares and assets in Multilab Indústria e Comércio de Produtos Farmacêuticos Ltda. to
Novamed Fabricação de Produtos Farmacêuticos Ltd.

In August 2018, we sold and divested all our shares and assets in Guangdong Techpool Bio-Pharma Co., Ltd. to Shanghai Pharmaceutical
Holding Co. Ltd for a sales price of 280 million USD or 30.7 billion JPY and a gain of 18.4 billion JPY was recognized in the fiscal
year ended March 31, 2019.

In July 2019, we completed the sale of Xiidra (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution 5%) to Novartis AG for a sales price of 3,400 million
USD or 375.5 billion JPY and up to additional 1,900 million USD or 206.2 billion JPY(1), in potential milestone receipts. The amount
recognized in the consolidated statements of profit or loss as a result of the sale was immaterial.

In March 2020, we completed the sale of select over-the-counter and non-core products in a number of Near East, Middle East and
Africa countries to Acino International AG, and select over-the-counter and non-core products in Russia, Georgia, and a number of
countries from within the Commonwealth of Independent States to STADA Arzneimittel AG for a sales price of both transactions
totaling approximately 860 million USD or approximately 91.9  billion JPY and an impairment loss on classification as held for sale
of totaling 12.9 billion JPY was recognized in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020. The amount relating to a gain or loss on sales was

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immaterial.

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In March 2020, we announced the sale of select non-core products in South and Central America to Hypera S.A for a total value of
825 million USD or approximately 89.5 billion JPY(1).

In April 2020, we announced the sale of selected non-core products in Europe, and two manufacturing sites located in Denmark and
Poland to Orifarm Group for up to approximately 670 million USD or approximately 72.7 billion JPY(1) subject to customary legal
and regulatory closing conditions.

In April 2020, we agreed to terminate the agreement to divest TachoSil (Fibrin Sealant Patch) to Ethicon, Inc. as a result of anti-trust
concerns raised by the European Commission. We will continue to explore opportunities to divest TachoSil.

In June 2020, we announced that it has entered into an agreement to divest a portfolio of select non-core over-the-counter and prescription
pharmaceutical products sold exclusively in Asia Pacific to Celltrion Inc., for a total value of up to 278 million USD or 30.2 billion
JPY(1), subject to customary legal and regulatory closing conditions. 

We will continue to divest businesses and assets that are not core to our operations and accelerate deleveraging.

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Note: 
(1)

Calculated using the Japanese yen—U.S. dollar exchange rate as of March 31, 2020.

Patent Protection and Generic Competition

For  pharmaceutical  products,  in  particular,  patent  protection  and/or  regulatory  exclusivity  benefit  our  results  of  operations  by  restricting
competition. Newly introduced products, particularly those which treat conditions for which alternative treatments may not be readily available, may
significantly contribute to sales. However, even protected products must compete with products of other manufacturers based on efficacy, lack of adverse
reactions and price. On the other hand, the loss or expiration of patent protection or regulatory exclusivity with respect to any of our principal products
could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, as generic products, which tend to be quickly adopted once introduced, may enter the
market.  Some of our principal products face, or are expected to face, considerable competition due to the expiration of patent or other intellectual
property protection. For example, following the expiration of patent protection over bortezomib, the active ingredient in VELCADE, one of our largest
selling products in the U.S., a competing bortezomib-containing product has been introduced. This has led to a decrease in sales of VELCADE, and
further entry of competing products could result in substantial additional declines. In certain cases, generic competitors may successfully challenge the
validity of patents, or the manufacturer may decide that the benefits of prematurely launching “at risk” the generic drug outweigh the costs of defending
infringement litigation. In situations where the validity of patents or the value of the protection is challenged, we may record impairment losses with
respect to the relevant intangible property.

Impact of the Availability of Raw Materials

Our results of operations may be impacted if we are not able to internally or externally source critical raw materials. For example, human
plasma is a critical raw material in our PDT. Efforts to increase the collection of plasma may include the contracting and regulatory approval of additional
plasma collection facilities and plasma fractionation facilitates.

Foreign Exchange Fluctuations

In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, 82.0% of our revenue was from outside of Japan. Changes in foreign exchange rates, particularly for
the U.S. dollar and the euro, relative to the yen, which is our reporting currency, will impact our revenues and expenses. When the yen weakens against
other currencies, our revenues attributable to such other currencies increase, having a positive impact on our results of operations, which may be offset
by increased expenses denominated in such currencies. Conversely, when the yen strengthens against other currencies, our revenues attributable to such
currencies decrease, having a negative impact on our results of operations, which may be offset by decreased expenses denominated in such currencies.
To mitigate the risk exposed by foreign exchange fluctuations, we utilize certain hedging measures with respect to some of our significant foreign
currency  transactions,  primarily  forward  exchange  contracts,  currency  swaps  and  currency  options  for  individually  significant  foreign  currency
transactions.

Periodic Trends

Our revenues, operating profit and net income were lower in the fourth quarter of each of the fiscal years ended March 31, 2018, 2019 and
2020, due mainly to fluctuations in sales in Japan. Japanese pharmaceutical product wholesalers generally control their inventory more tightly towards
their  fiscal  year  ends,  typically  March  31,  which  has  historically  decreased  revenue  in  the  fourth  fiscal  quarter.  Japanese  pharmaceutical  product
wholesalers also tend to increase purchases ahead of the New Year holidays, historically causing a concentration of sales in our third fiscal quarter, from
October 1 to December 31.

Critical Accounting Policies

Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IFRS. The preparation of our consolidated financial statements
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. On an ongoing basis,
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factors that it believes to be reasonable at the time the estimates and assumptions are made. Actual outcomes may differ from those estimates and
assumptions.

We believe the following critical accounting policies are affected by management’s estimates and assumptions, changes to which could have

a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Revenue Recognition

Takeda’s revenue is primarily related to the sale of pharmaceutical products and is generally recognized when control of the products is passed
to the customer in an amount that reflects the consideration to which Takeda expect to be entitled in exchange for those products. Control is generally
transferred at the point in time of shipment to or receipt of the products by customer, or when the services are performed. The amount of revenue to be
recognized is based on the consideration Takeda expects to receive in exchange for its goods and services. If a contract contains more than one contractual
promise to a customer (performance obligation), the consideration is allocated based on the standalone selling price of each performance obligation.
The consideration Takeda receives in exchange for its goods or services may be fixed or variable. Variable consideration is only recognized when it is
highly probable that a significant reversal will not occur.

Takeda’s gross sales are subject to various deductions, which are primarily composed of rebates and discounts to retail customers, government
agencies, wholesalers, health insurance companies and managed healthcare organizations. These deductions represent estimates of the related obligations,
requiring the use of judgement when estimating the effect of these sales deductions on gross sales for a reporting period. These adjustments are deducted
from gross sales to arrive at net sales. Takeda monitors the obligation for these deductions on at least a quarterly basis and record adjustments when
rebate trends, rebate programs and contract terms, legislative changes, or other significant events indicate that a change in the obligation is appropriate.
Historically, adjustments to rebate accruals have not been material to net earnings. The U.S. market has the most complex arrangements related to revenue
deductions.

The following summarizes the nature of the most significant adjustments to revenue:

•

•

•

U.S. Medicaid: The U.S. Medicaid Drug Rebate Program is administered by state governments using state and federal funds to provide
assistance to certain qualifying individuals and families who cannot finance their own medical expenses. Calculating the rebates to be
paid  related  to  this  program  involves  interpreting  relevant  regulations,  which  are  subject  to  challenge  or  change  in  interpretative
guidance by government authorities. Provisions for Medicaid rebates are estimated based upon identifying the products subject to a
rebate,  historical  experience,  patient  demand,  product  pricing  and  the  mix  of  contracts  and  specific  terms  in  the  individual  state
agreements. The provisions for Medicaid rebates are recorded in the same period that the corresponding revenues are recognized;
however, the Medicaid rebates are not fully paid until subsequent periods. There is often a time lag of several months between Takeda
recording the revenue deductions and Takeda’s final accounting for Medicaid rebates. These expected product specific assumptions
relate to estimating which of the Takeda’s revenue transactions will ultimately be subject to the U.S. Medicaid program.

U.S.  Medicare:  The  U.S.  Federal  Medicare  Program,  which  funds  healthcare  benefits  to  individuals  age  65  or  older  and  certain
disabilities, provides prescription drug benefits under Part D section of the program. This benefit is provided and administrated through
private prescription drug plans. Provisions for Medicare Part D rebates are calculated based on the terms of individual plan agreements,
patient demand, product pricing and the mix of contracts. The provisions for Medicare Part D rebates are recorded in the same period
that the corresponding revenues are recognized; however, the Medicare Part D rebates are not fully paid until subsequent periods.
There is often a time lag of several months between Takeda recording the revenue deductions and Takeda’s final accounting for Medicare
Part D rebates. These expected product specific assumptions relate to estimating which of the Takeda’s revenue transactions will
ultimately be subject to the U.S. Medicare program.

Customer rebates: Customer rebates including commercial managed care in the U.S. are offered to purchasing organizations, health
insurance companies, managed healthcare organizations, and other direct and indirect customers to sustain and increase market share,
and to ensure patient access to Takeda’s products. Since rebates are contractually agreed upon, the related provisions are estimated
based on the terms of the individual agreements, historical experience, and patient demand.  The provisions for commercial managed
care rebates in the U.S. are recorded in the same period that the corresponding revenues are recognized; however, commercial managed
care rebates in the U.S. are not fully paid until subsequent periods. There is often a time lag of several months between Takeda recording
the revenue deductions and Takeda’s final accounting for commercial managed care rebates in the U.S. These expected product specific
assumptions relate to estimating which of the Takeda’s revenue transactions will ultimately be subject to the commercial managed care
in the U.S.

• Wholesaler chargebacks: Takeda has arrangements with certain indirect customers whereby the customer is able to buy products from
wholesalers at reduced prices. A chargeback represents the difference between the invoice price to the wholesaler and the indirect
customer’s contractual discounted price. Provisions for estimating chargebacks are calculated based on the terms of each agreement,
historical experience and product demand. Takeda has a legally enforceable right to set off the trade receivables and chargebacks and
it intends either to settle them on a net basis or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. Thus the provision for
chargebacks are recorded as a deduction from trade receivables on the consolidated statements of financial position.

•

Return reserves: When Takeda sells a product providing a customer the right to return it, we record a provision for estimated sales
returns based on our sales return policy and historical return rates. We estimate the proportion of recorded revenue that will result in
a return by considering relevant factors, including past product returns activity, the estimated level of inventory in the distribution
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Because the amounts are estimated, they may not fully reflect the final outcome, and the amounts are subject to change dependent upon,

amongst other things, the type of purchasing organization, end consumer, and product sales mix.

Takeda generally receives payments from customers within 90 days after the point in time when goods are delivered to the customers. Takeda
usually performs those transactions as a principal, but Takeda also sells products on behalf of others in which case revenue is recognized at an amount
of sales commission that Takeda expects to be entitled as an agent.

Takeda also generates revenue in the form of royalty payments, upfront payments, and milestone payments from the out-licensing of intellectual
property (“IP”). Royalty revenue earned through a license is recognized when the underlying sales have occurred. Revenue from upfront payment is
generally recognized when Takeda provides a right to use IP. Revenue from milestone payments is recognized at the point in time when it is highly
probable that the respective milestone event criteria is met, and a significant reversal in the amount of revenue recognized will not occur. Revenue from
other services such as R&D of compounds that are out-licensed is recognized over the service period.

Takeda generally receives payments from customers within 60 days after entering into out-licensing contracts or confirmation by customers
that conditions for the milestone payments are met. Takeda licenses its own intellectual property rights to customers and performed those transactions
as a principal.  Takeda also provides other services as a principal.

Impairment of Goodwill and Intangible Assets

We review long-lived intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstance indicate that the asset’s balance sheet
carrying amount may not be recoverable. Goodwill and other currently not amortized intangible assets are reviewed for impairment at least annually.
As of March 31, 2020, we have 4,012.5 billion JPY of goodwill and 4,171.4 billion JPY of intangible assets which in aggregate represent 63.8% of our
total assets.

Intangible assets related to commercially marketed products are amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life, which
is based on expected exclusivity period, ranging from three to 20 years. Intangible assets related to in-process research and development (“IPR&D”)
product rights are not amortized until the product is approved for sale by regulatory authorities in specified markets. At that time, we will determine the
useful life of the asset and begin amortization.

Assets are generally considered impaired when their balance sheet carrying amount exceeds their estimated recoverable amount. The recoverable
amount is estimated for each individual asset or at the larger cash generating unit level when cash is generated in combination with other assets. Goodwill
is allocated to cash generating units, or groups of cash generating units based on expected synergies as determined and the recoverable amount is estimated
at that level. Our cash generating units or group of cash generating units are identified based on the smallest identifiable group of assets that generate
independent cash inflows. The estimation of recoverable value requires us to make a number of assumptions including:

•

•

•

•

•

•

amount and timing of projected future cash flows; 

behavior of competitors (launch of competing products, marketing initiatives, etc.);

probability of obtaining regulatory approvals;

future tax rates;

terminal growth rate; and

discount rate.

Events that may result in the change in cash flows include IPR&D projects which are not successfully developed, fail during development,
are abandoned or subject to significant delay or do not receive the relevant regulatory approvals and/or commercially marketed products whose value
becomes impaired. If these events were to occur, we may not realize the future cash flows that we have estimated nor recover the value of the initial or
subsequent R&D investments made subsequent to acquisition of the asset project. 

Due to changes in these assumptions in subsequent periods, we have recognized impairments and reversal of impairments related to intangible

assets during the periods presented. See Notes 11 and 12 to our audited consolidated financial statements. 

Retirement and Other Post-Employment Benefit Plans

We sponsor pension and other post-employment benefit plans that cover a significant portion of our employees. We are required to make
significant assumptions and estimates about future events in calculating the expense and the present value of the liability related to these plans. These
include assumptions about the interest rates we apply to estimate future defined benefit obligations and net periodic pension expense, as well as rates
of future pension increases. In addition, our actuarial consultants provide our management with historical statistical information such as withdrawal and
mortality rates in connection with these estimates. Assumptions and estimates used by us may differ materially from the actual results we experience
due to changing market and economic conditions, higher or lower withdrawal rates, and longer or shorter life spans of participants among other factors.
See Note 22 to our audited consolidated financial statements for sensitivity information related to the most significant assumptions. A significant change
in the assumptions in future periods could have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. As of March 31, 2020, we have net defined
benefit liabilities of 156.6 billion JPY.

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Business Combination – Fair value

Accounting for a business combination requires us to estimate the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed and the value of
any contingent consideration. The estimate of fair value requires us to make several assumptions including estimated future cash flows, discount rates,
development and approval milestones, expected market performance and for contingent consideration the likelihood of payment. New information about
facts and circumstances existing at the acquisition date may be obtained within one year of the acquisition date that would give rise to measurement
period adjustments. These adjustments may be made to the provisional fair values of assets and liabilities previously recognized or may result in the
recognition of additional assets and liabilities, and they are applied on a retrospective basis with comparative prior periods revised in subsequent financial
statements to include the effect of those adjustments. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, the adjustments principally relate to certain intangible
assets which consist of marketed products for which the future sales forecast is one of the assumptions used in estimating their respective fair values.

Contingent consideration is recorded at fair value at the end of each period. The changes in the fair value based on time value of money are
recognized in Finance expenses while other changes are recognized in Other operating income or Other operating expenses on the consolidated statements
of profit or loss. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, financial liabilities associated with contingent consideration arrangements decreased by
8.1 billion JPY due to change in fair value.

Our estimates are based on our prior experiences and industry knowledge. We believe that our estimates are reasonable, but actual outcomes
could differ significantly from our estimates. A significant change in our estimates used to value acquired asset groups or business combinations could
result in future write-downs of tangible or intangible assets acquired by us and could, therefore, materially impact our financial position and profitability.
If the value of the liabilities assumed by us, including contingent liabilities, is determined to be significantly different from the amounts previously
recorded in purchase accounting, we may need to record additional expenses, which could materially impact our financial position and profitability.

Legal Contingencies

We are involved in various legal proceedings primarily related to product liability and commercial liability arising in the normal course of our

business. These contingencies are described in detail in Note 32 to our consolidated financial statements.

These and other contingencies are, by their nature, uncertain and based upon complex judgments and probabilities. The factors we consider
in developing our provision for litigation and other contingent liability amounts include the merits and jurisdiction of the litigation, the nature and the
number of other similar current and past litigation cases, the nature of the product and the current assessment of the science subject to the litigation, and
the likelihood of settlement and current state of settlement discussions, if any. In addition, we record a provision for product liability claims incurred,
but not filed, to the extent we can formulate a reasonable estimate of their costs based primarily on historical claims experience and data regarding
product usage. We also consider the insurance coverage we have to diminish the exposure for periods covered by insurance. In assessing our insurance
coverage, we consider the policy coverage limits and exclusions, the potential for denial of coverage by the insurance company, the financial condition
of the insurers, and the possibility of and length of time for collection. Any provision and the related estimated insurance recoverable have been reflected
on a gross basis as liabilities and assets, respectively, on our consolidated statements of financial position. As of March 31, 2020, we have a provision
of 49.7 billion JPY for outstanding legal cases and other disputes.

Income Taxes

We prepare and file our tax returns based on an interpretation of tax laws and regulations, and record estimates based on these judgments and
interpretations. In the normal course of business, our tax returns are subject to examination by various tax authorities, which may result in additional
tax, interest or penalty assessment by these authorities. Inherent uncertainties exist in estimates of many tax positions due to changes in tax law resulting
from legislation, regulation, and/or as concluded through the various jurisdictions’ tax court systems. When we conclude that it is not probable that a
tax authority will accept an uncertain tax position, we recognize the best estimate of the expenditure required to settle a tax uncertainty. The amount of
unrecognized tax benefits is adjusted for changes in facts and circumstances. For example, adjustments could result from significant amendments to
existing tax law, the issuance of regulations or interpretations by the tax authorities, new information obtained during a tax examination, or resolution
of a tax examination. We believe our estimates for uncertain tax positions are appropriate and sufficient based on currently known facts and circumstances.

We also assess our deferred tax assets to determine the realizable amount at the end of each period. In assessing the recoverability of deferred
tax assets, we consider the scheduled reversal of taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable profits, and tax planning strategies. Based on
the level of historical taxable profits and projected future taxable profits during the periods in which the temporary differences become deductible, we
determine the amount the tax benefits we believe are realizable. As of March 31, 2020, we had the unused tax losses, deductible temporary differences,
and unused tax credits for which deferred tax assets were not recognized of 1,580.2 billion JPY, 333.3 billion JPY, and 9.3 billion JPY, respectively. A
change in our estimates and assumptions in future periods could have a significant impact on our income tax provision.

Restructuring Costs

We incur restructuring costs associated with planned initiatives to reduce our costs and in connection with the integration of our acquisitions.
Our most significant restructuring costs are severance payments and lease termination costs. We establish a provision for restructuring costs when the
plan has been approved, the cost can be estimated, and the amount is probable of payment. The recognition of restructuring provision requires several
estimates including timing of payments and the number of individuals that will ultimately remain with the company after receiving severance. As a
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We expect to incur additional restructuring costs in the future related to the integration efforts associated with our acquisitions and divestitures.
As of March 31, 2020, we have a provision of 45.0 billion JPY for restructuring costs. See Note 23 to our audited consolidated financial statements for
a further description of our restructuring provisions and the change between periods.

Results of Operations 

The following table provides selected consolidated statements of profit or loss information for the years ended March 31, 2018, 2019 and

2020. 

Revenue

Cost of sales

Selling, general and administrative expenses

Research and development expenses

Amortization and impairment losses on intangible assets associated with products

Other operating income

Other operating expenses

Operating profit

Finance income

Finance expenses

Share of loss of investments accounted for using the equity method

Profit (loss) before tax

Income tax (expenses) benefit

Net profit for the year

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 
2019(1)

2020

2018

(billions of yen)

¥

1,770.5

¥

2,097.2

¥

3,291.2

(495.9)

(628.1)

(325.4)

(122.1)

169.4

(126.6)

241.8

39.5

(31.9)

(32.2)

217.2

(30.5)

(651.7)

(717.6)

(368.3)

(178.6)

159.9

(103.2)

237.7

16.8

(83.3)

(43.6)

127.6

7.5

¥

186.7

¥

135.1

¥

(1,089.8)

(964.7)

(492.4)

(455.4)

60.2

(248.7)

100.4

27.8

(165.0)

(24.0)

(60.8)

105.0

44.3

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Note: 
(1) With the completion of the Shire acquisition, Consolidated Statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, include Shires results for the

period from January 8, 2019, to March 31, 2019.

During the year ended March 31, 2020, Takeda completed the purchase price allocation for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as part
of the Shire Acquisition. Accordingly, the consolidated statements of profit or loss for the year ended March 31, 2019 were retrospectively
adjusted. See Note 31 to our audited consolidated financial statements for further details.  

Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2020 compared with the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2019 

Revenue. Revenue for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020 was 3,291.2 billion JPY, an increase of 1,194.0 billion JPY, or 56.9%,
compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue from the products obtained through the Shire Acquisition, which totaled 1,522.2 billion JPY, an
increase of 1,213.0 billion JPY reflecting a full year of contribution to revenue, was the main driver of revenue growth.

The following shows revenue by geographic region:

Revenue:

Japan

United States

Europe and Canada

Russia/CIS

Latin America

Asia (excluding Japan)
Other(1)
Total

For the fiscal year ended March 31,

2019

2020

(billions of yen, except percentages)

¥

571.0

829.0

405.6

59.7

88.1

105.4

38.3

27.2% ¥
39.5

592.8

1,595.9

19.3

2.8

4.2

5.0

1.8

645.5

76.8

143.5

165.4

71.3

18.0%

48.5

19.6

2.3

4.4

5.0

2.2

¥

2,097.2

100.0% ¥

3,291.2

100.0%

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Note: 
(1)

Other region includes Middle East, Oceania and Africa.

We rely on our key prescription drug products to generate a significant portion of our revenue. The following table provides revenue by

therapeutic area and product.

For the Year Ended March 31

2019

2020

Change versus the previous year

(billions of yen, except for percentages)

Gastroenterology:

ENTYVIO
TAKECAB-F (1)
DEXILANT

GATTEX/REVESTIVE

PANTOPRAZOLE

ALOFISEL

Others

Total Gastroenterology

Rare Diseases:

Rare Metabolic:

ELAPRASE

REPLAGAL

VPRIV

NATPARA

Total Rare Metabolic

Rare Hematology:

ADVATE

ADYNOVATE

FEIBA

Others

Total Rare Hematology

Hereditary Angioedema:

TAKHZYRO

FIRAZYR

CINRYZE

KALBITOR

Total HAE (Hereditary Angioedema)

Total Rare Diseases

PDT Immunology:

IMMUNOGLOBULIN

ALBUMIN

Others

Total PDT Immunology

Oncology:

VELCADE

LEUPRORELIN

NINLARO

ADCETRIS

ICLUSIG

¥

269.2

¥

347.2

¥

58.2

69.2

12.8

61.6

0.0

68.3

539.3

15.1

11.4

8.7

7.1

42.3

32.1

10.7

9.6

14.2

66.7

9.7

6.4

3.1

1.2

20.4

129.4

73.5

12.3

7.7

93.5

127.9

110.1

62.2

42.9

28.7

59

72.7

62.8

61.8

49.5

0.4

103.5

697.9

67.9

51.3

38.0

13.6

170.8

157.9

58.7

51.5

66.2

334.2

68.3

32.7

24.3

4.5

129.8

634.9

298.7

67.2

28.3

394.2

118.3

109.0

77.6

52.7

31.8

78.0

14.5

(6.4)

49.1

(12.2)

0.3

35.3

158.6

52.8

39.8

29.3

6.5

128.5

125.8

47.9

41.9

52.0

267.5

58.5

26.2

21.2

3.4

109.4

505.5

225.2

54.9

20.5

300.7

(9.5)

(1.0)

15.4

9.8

3.1

29.0%

24.8

(9.2)

384.7

(19.7)

728.9

51.7

29.4

350.3

348.1

337.5

92.2

303.8

391.8

446.3

434.7

365.2

401.1

601.8

409.1

684.4

289.2

535.9

390.6

306.6

446.5

266.0

321.7

(7.5)

(0.9)

24.7

22.8

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ALUNBRIG

Others

Total Oncology

Neuroscience:

VYVANSE

TRINTELLIX

ADDERALL XR

Others

Total Neuroscience

Other:

AZILVA-F (1)
NESINA-F (1)
LOTRIGA

Others

Total Other

Total

5.2

22.5

399.4

49.4

57.6

5.4

42.4

154.7

70.8

54.8

30.9

624.5

780.9

7.2

24.3

421.0

274.1

70.7

24.3

69.5

438.5

76.7

58.0

31.8

538.3

704.8

2.0

1.8

21.5

224.7

13.1

18.9

27.1

283.9

6.0

3.2

0.9

(86.2)

(76.1)

¥

2,097.2

¥

3,291.2

¥

1,194.0

39.2

7.9

5.4

455.3

22.8

349.7

64.0

183.5

8.5

5.8

2.9

(13.8)

(9.8)

56.9%

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Note: 
(1)

The figures include the amounts of fixed dose combinations and blister packs.

Year-on-year change in revenue for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020 in each of our main therapeutic areas was primarily attributable to

the following products:

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•

•

•

GI. In GI, revenue was 697.9 billion JPY, a year-on-year increase of 158.6 billion JPY, or 29.4%. Growth was driven by ENTYVIO (for
ulcerative colitis (“UC”) and Crohn’s disease (“CD”)), Takeda’s top-selling product, with sales of 347.2 billion JPY, a year-on-year increase of
78.0 billion JPY, or 29.0%. Market share growth in the U.S. and in Europe was driven by further penetration in the bio-naïve segment in UC and
CD, combined with increased overall market share. In Japan, it obtained an additional indication for CD in the first quarter of the fiscal year
ended March 31, 2020. Sales of TAKECAB (for acid-related diseases) were 72.7 billion JPY, an increase of 14.5 billion JPY, or 24.8% versus
the previous fiscal year. The increase was driven by the expansion of new prescriptions in the Japanese market due to TAKECAB’s efficacy in
reflux esophagitis and the prevention of recurrence of gastric and duodenal ulcers during low-dose aspirin administration. The contribution of
sales of GATTEX/REVESTIVE (for short bowel syndrome), obtained through the acquisition of Shire, increased by 49.1 billion JPY to 61.8
billion JPY for this fiscal year, reflecting its first full year contribution to revenue.

Rare Diseases. Our Rare Disease products, obtained through the Shire Acquisition, increased by 505.5 billion JPY to 634.9 billion JPY for the
fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, reflecting their first full year contribution to revenue. Sales of the biggest contributors in each therapeutic area
were 157.9 billion JPY of ADVATE in Rare Hematology (for hemophilia A), 68.3 billion JPY of TAKHZYRO, a prophylaxis against Hereditary
Angioedema, and 67.9 billion JPY of ELAPRASE in Rare Metabolic (for Hunter syndrome), with growth of 125.8 billion JPY, 58.5 billion JPY,
and 52.8 billion JPY, respectively.

PDT Immunology. In PDT Immunology, revenue increased by 300.7 billion JPY compared to the previous fiscal year to 394.2 billion JPY,
predominantly due to the addition of products obtained through the Shire Acquisition. The revenue includes product sales of a subsidiary, Nihon
Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., which has been engaging in PDT business in Japan since before the Shire Acquisition. Aggregate sales of
immunoglobulin products were 298.7 billion JPY. The biggest contributor was GAMMAGARD LIQUID (mainly for the treatment of primary
immunodeficiency (“PID”) and multifocal motor neuropathy (“MMN”)), a highly recognized intravenous immunoglobulin brand that is the
standard of care treatment for PID and MMN in the U.S. Aggregate sales of albumin products including ALBUMIN GLASS and FLEXBUMIN
(primarily used for hypovolemia and hypoalbuminemia) were 67.2 billion JPY and other PDT immunology products added 28.3 billion JPY of
aggregate sales.

Oncology. In Oncology, revenue was 421.0 billion JPY, a year-on-year increase of 21.5 billion JPY, or 5.4%. Sales of NINLARO (for multiple
myeloma) were 77.6 billion JPY, an increase of 15.4 billion JPY, or 24.7%, versus the previous fiscal year, reflecting strong growth in global
sales particularly in the U.S. and China. Additionally, sales of ADCETRIS (for malignant lymphomas) increased by 9.8 billion JPY, or 22.8%, to
52.7 billion JPY, reflecting strong growth in sales particularly in Japan where it has obtained an additional indication as a frontline treatment
option for CD30-positive Hodgkin lymphoma. Revenue attributable to ALUNBRIG (for non-small cell lung cancer) increased by 2.0 billion
JPY, or 39.2%, to 7.2 billion JPY, as it continues to launch in European countries. Sales of VELCADE (for multiple myeloma), a product which
accounts for a large portion of revenue in Oncology, decreased by 9.5 billion JPY, or 7.5% compared to the previous fiscal year to 118.3 billion
JPY, of which ex-U.S. royalty income was 9.6 billion JPY, a significant year-on-year decrease of 12.7 billion JPY, or 57.0%. Sales in the U.S.
was increased by 3.1 billion JPY, or 2.9%, to 108.8 billion JPY, due to lesser impact than expected from additional competitor’s product in the
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Neuroscience. In Neuroscience, revenue was 438.5 billion JPY, a year-on-year increase of 283.9 billion JPY, or 183.5%. This increase was
largely attributable to the neuroscience portfolio obtained through the Shire Acquisition, including VYVANSE (for ADHD) which increased by
224.7 billion JPY to 274.1 billion JPY for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, reflecting its first full year contribution to revenue. Sales of
TRINTELLIX (for major depressive disorder (“MDD”)), which is a legacy Takeda product, were 70.7 billion JPY, an increase of 13.1 billion
JPY, or 22.8%, versus the previous fiscal year driven by increase in new patients and improved persistence on therapy. Both brands were
launched in Japan in the third quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020.

Cost of Sales. Cost of Sales increased by 438.0 billion JPY, or 67.2%, to 1,089.8 billion JPY for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020. This
increase was primarily caused by the inclusion of full year Cost of Sales related to the sale of products obtained through the Shire Acquisition and
increase by 125.7 billion JPY in non-cash charges, mainly from the unwind of the fair value step up on acquired inventory recognized in connection
with the Shire Acquisition. These effects were partially offset by a decrease in Cost of Sales for legacy Takeda products, primarily due to a more favorable
product mix.

Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) expenses. SG&A expenses increased by 247.1 billion JPY, or 34.4%, to 964.7 billion JPY for
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, mainly due to expenses relating to the acquired operations of Shire. This increase was partially offset by the
favorable impact of the Global Opex Initiative* and cost synergies from the integration of Shire. In addition, there was a 23.8 billion JPY of costs related
to the Shire Acquisition incurred in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019.
* Takeda’s global operating expense reduction initiative with the aim of delivering annual margin improvements driven by reduced consumption, procurement initiatives and organizational

optimization.

Research and Development expenses. R&D expenses increased by 124.1 billion JPY, or 33.7%, to 492.4 billion JPY, primarily resulting from

costs for the R&D programs acquired from Shire. 

Amortization and Impairment Losses on Intangible Assets Associated with Products. Amortization and Impairment Losses on Intangible Assets
Associated with Products increased by 276.8 billion JPY, or 155.0%, to 455.4 billion JPY for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, primarily attributable
to 250.6 billion JPY increase in amortization of intangible assets related to the assets obtained through the Shire Acquisition. Impairment charges
increased by 34.7 billion JPY from the previous fiscal year to 43.3 billion JPY. Those charges were related to certain marketed products and IPR&D
assets, including a 15.6 billion JPY impairment charge related to our decision to terminate the TAK-616 AMR program following the interim readout
in May 2019 and a 10.9 billion JPY impairment charge due to a change in study design related to TAK-607. Impairment charges recorded in the fiscal
year ended March 31, 2019 were 8.6 billion JPY, with 7.2 billion JPY of such impairment relating to the termination of an R&D collaboration with
Mersana Therapeutics.

Other Operating Income. Other Operating Income decreased by 99.7 billion JPY, or 62.3%, to 60.2 billion JPY for the fiscal year ended March
31, 2020. This decrease was primarily due to a 50.3 billion JPY gain on sale of property, plant and equipment and investment property including the
building of Takeda’s previous headquarters in Tokyo and a 38.2 billion JPY gain on sale of shares of the subsidiary related to real estate businesses,
recorded in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019. In addition, the decrease was also due to a 18.4 billion JPY gain on the sale of 100% of the shares
held in Guangdon Techpool Bio-Pharma Co., LTD. recorded in the previous fiscal year.

Other Operating Expenses.  Other Operating Expenses were 248.7 billion JPY for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, an increase of 145.5
billion JPY, or 141.1%, compared to the previous fiscal year, primarily due to an increase of 98.1 billion JPY to 181.0 billion JPY in restructuring
expenses for the current fiscal year compared to the previous fiscal year. The increase in restructuring expenses was mainly resulted from an increase
of 75.7 billion JPY to 135.4 billion JPY in Shire integration costs compared to the previous fiscal year driven by the progress of the Shire integration
including site restructuring resulted in an impairment charge of a manufacturing facility in Ireland. The increase was also due to impairment of property,
plant & equipment relating to the pending sale and leaseback of our Shonan iPark. The valuation reserve for pre-launch inventories was also negatively
impacted by 34.5 billion JPY comprised of 30.4 billion JPY recorded for the current fiscal year whereas 4.1 billion JPY reversal of valuation reserve
for pre-launch inventories recorded in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019.

Operating Profit. As a result of the above factors, Operating Profit decreased by 137.3 billion JPY, or 57.8%, to 100.4 billion JPY for the fiscal

year ended March 31, 2020.

Net Finance Expenses. Net Finance Expenses were 137.2 billion JPY for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, an increase of 70.7 billion
JPY compared to the previous fiscal year, mainly due to an increase of 100.8 billion JPY interest expenses on bonds and loans issued to finance the
Shire Acquisition. This increase of interest expenses was partially offset by 16.1 billion JPY in financing fees related to the bridge loan associated with
the Shire Acquisition recorded in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019 and a 21.3 billion JPY gain recognized on the warrant to purchase stocks of a
privately held company upon that company’s initial public offering for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020.

Shares of Loss of Investments Accounted for Using the Equity Method. Shares of Loss of Investments Accounted for Using the Equity Method
was 24.0 billion JPY for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, a decrease of 19.6 billion JPY, or 45.0% compared to the previous fiscal year, mainly
due to a decrease of impairment charge recognized by Teva Takeda Pharma Ltd*.

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Income Tax Benefit. Income Tax Benefit was 105.0 billion JPY for the fiscal year ended March 31,2020, compared to income tax benefit of
7.5 billion JPY for the previous fiscal year. This was mainly due to a non-cash deferred tax benefit of 94.6 billion JPY as a result of enactment of tax
reform in Switzerland in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020. The higher income tax benefit was also due to recognition of deferred tax assets for
accumulated net operating loss, and lower pre-tax earnings primarily from expenses such as amortization expense, inventory unwind and integration
costs related to the Shire Acquisition. These favorable changes were partially offset by higher tax provisions for uncertain tax positions and tax impacts
of restructuring.

Net Profit for the Year. Net Profit for the Year decreased by 90.8 billion JPY, or 67.2%, compared to the previous fiscal year to 44.3 billion

JPY.

Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2019 compared with the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2018

Our results of operations for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019 have been significantly impacted by the Shire Acquisition. The following

summarizes the impact on our results of operations in the year end March 31, 2019 and on the change in our results between years.

For the fiscal year ended March 31,

Consolidated financial results

Impact from the Shire Acquisition(1)

2018

2019(1)

Change 
versus 
previous
year

Shire
operations

Purchase
accounting

Acquisition/ 
integration 
costs

Total
impact
from Shire
Acquisition

Remaining
change

Change
versus
previous
year

(billions of yen)

¥ 1,770.5

¥ 2,097.2

¥

326.7

¥

309.2

¥

— ¥

— ¥

309.2

¥

(495.9)

(651.7)

(155.8)

(101.6)

(73.8)

—

(175.4)

Research and development expenses

(325.4)

(368.3)

(628.1)

(717.6)

(89.5)

(42.9)

(98.5)

(43.0)

(0.6)

—

(23.8)

(122.9)

(1.6)

(44.6)

Amortization and impairment losses
on intangibles assets associated with
products

Other operating income

Other operating expenses

Operating profit

Finance income

Finance expense

Share of (loss) of investments
accounted for using the equity
method

Profit before income tax

Income tax (expenses) benefit

(122.1)

(178.6)

(56.5)

(0.0)

(74.5)

169.4

159.9

(126.6)

(103.2)

241.8

39.5

(31.9)

237.7

16.8

(83.3)

(9.5)

23.4

(4.1 )

(22.7)

(51.4)

(1.4)

(4.9)

59.8

0.0

(10.6)

(32.2)

(43.6)

(11.4)

0.3

217.2

(30.5)

127.6

7.5

(89.6)

38.0

49.4

(11.3)

—

—

(148.9)

0.2

(4.2)

—

(152.9)

37.3

—

—

(59.6)

(85.0)

2.2

(43.5)

(74.5)

(1.4)

(64.5)

(174.1)

2.4

(58.3)

—

0.3

(11.7)

(126.3)

26.1

(229.8)

52.1

140.2

(14.1)

Net profit for the year

¥

186.7

¥

135.1

¥

(51.6)

¥

38.1

¥

(115.6) ¥

(100.2) ¥

(177.7)

¥

126.1

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Note: 
(1)

During the year ended March 31, 2020, Takeda completed the purchase price allocation for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as part
of the Shire Acquisition. Accordingly, the consolidated statements of profit or loss for the year ended March 31, 2019 were retrospectively
adjusted. See Note 31 to our audited consolidated financial statements for further details.  

Revenue. Revenue increased by 326.7 billion JPY, or 18.5%, to 2,097.2 billion JPY for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, including 309.2

billion JPY resulting from the Shire Acquisition.

The remaining increase of 17.5 billion JPY, or 1.0%, resulted from the continued expansion from three business areas (GI, oncology, and

neuroscience), which was partially offset by the divestitures and the unfavorable impact of foreign currency movements.

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19.6

33.4

1.7

18.0

(8.2)

88.0

170.0

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The following shows revenue by geographic region:

Revenue:

Japan

United States

Europe and Canada

Russia/CIS

Latin America

Asia (excluding Japan)
Other(1)
Total

_____________
Note: 
(1)

Other region includes Middle East, Oceania and Africa.

For the fiscal year ended March 31,

2018

2019

(billions of yen, except percentages)

¥

580.3

598.3

313.7

68.2

75.7

104.0

30.2

32.8%

¥

33.8

17.7

3.9

4.3

5.9

1.7

571.0

829.0

405.6

59.7

88.1

105.4

38.3

27.2%

39.5

19.3

2.8

4.2

5.0

1.8

¥

1,770.5

100.0%

¥

2,097.2

100.0%

We rely on our key prescription drug products to generate a significant portion of our revenue. The following products had the most

significant impact on our results of operations.  

For the fiscal year ended March 31,

2018

2019

Change versus the previous year

(billions of yen, except for percentages)

Gastroenterology:

ENTYVIO

DEXILANT

PANTOPRAZOLE

TAKECAB-F

AMITIZA

Oncology:

VELCADE

LEUPRORELIN

NINLARO

ADCETRIS

ICLUSIG

ALUNBRIG

Neuroscience:

TRINTRELLIX

Others:

AZILVA-F

ALOGLIPTIN

ULORIC

COLCRYS

Products acquired from Shire:

IMMUNOGLOBULIN

VYVANSE

ADVATE

ALBUMIN

GATTEX/REVESTIVE

ADYNOVATE

¥

201.4

¥

269.2

¥

65.7

65.8

48.5

33.8

137.3

108.1

46.4

38.5

23.1

2.8

48.4

64.0

50.2

46.8

40.3

—

—

—

—

—

—

63

69.2

61.6

58.2

33.0

127.9

110.1

62.2

42.9

28.7

5.2

57.6

70.8

54.8

51.1

30.0

62.2

49.4

32.1

15.8

12.8

10.7

67.8

3.5

(4.2)

9.8

(0.9)

(9.4)

2.0

15.7

4.4

5.6

2.4

9.2

6.8

4.6

4.3

33.7%

5.3

(6.4)

20.1

(2.5)

(6.9)

1.9

33.9

11.4

24.1

84.0

19.0

10.6

9.1

9.1

(10.3)

(25.4)

62.2

49.4

32.1

15.8

12.8

10.7

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

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TAKHZYRO

NATPARA

—

—

9.7

7.1

9.7

7.1

N/A

N/A

Change in revenue was primarily attributable to the following products:

•

•

•

GI. In GI, revenue was driven by Takeda’s top-selling product ENTYVIO (for UC and CD) with sales of 269.2 billion JPY in the fiscal
year ended March 31, 2019, an increase of 67.8 billion JPY, or 33.7%. This increase was mainly attributable to ENTYVIO’s steady
expansion of patient share in the bio-naïve segment. Takeda obtained an NDA approval in July 2018 in Japan for the treatment of
patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis and launched the product in November 2018. Sales of TAKECAB (for acid-
related diseases) were 58.2 billion JPY in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, an increase of 9.8 billion JPY, or 20.1%, versus the
previous year. The increase was driven by the expansion of new prescriptions in the Japanese market due to TAKECAB’s efficacy in
reflux esophagitis and the prevention of recurrence of gastric ulcers during low-dose aspirin administration.

Oncology. In oncology, sales of NINLARO (for multiple myeloma) were 62.2 billion JPY in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, an
increase of 15.7 billion JPY, or 33.9%, versus the previous year. Strong performance in several regions, particularly in the U.S. continued
to contribute to the growth. NINLARO is a once-weekly oral proteasome inhibitor with a profile of efficacy, safety, and convenience.
Additionally, sales of ADCETRIS (for malignant lymphomas) increased by 4.4 billion JPY, or 11.4%, reflecting strong performance
particularly in Japan and Brazil. Sales of ICLUSIG (for leukemia) and ALUNBRIG (for lung cancer), obtained through the acquisition
of ARIAD in February 2017, grew by 5.6 billion JPY, or 24.1% and 2.4 billion JPY, or 84.0%, respectively. Sales of VELCADE (for
multiple myeloma), which lost market exclusivity in the U.S. in the previous year, decreased by 9.4 billion JPY, or 6.9%.

Neuroscience. In neuroscience, sales of TRINTELLIX (for major depressive disorder) were 57.6 billion JPY in the fiscal year ended
March  31,  2019,  an  increase  of  9.2  billion  JPY,  or  19.0%,  versus  the  previous  year.  Prescribers  and  patients  increasingly  made
TRINTELLIX part of their comprehensive approach to treat major depressive disorder.

The decrease in revenue resulting from divestitures was primarily due to the sale of seven long-listed products in Japan to Teva Takeda Yakuhin
Ltd. in May 2017, the disposition of Guangdong Techpool Bio-Pharma Co., Ltd. in May 2018, and the termination of Takeda’s co-promotion and
distribution of XELJANZ in Japan in March 2018.

Shire contributed 309.2 billion JPY to our revenue from the date of acquisition. As part of the integration, Takeda’s distribution channel
policies were applied to the products acquired from Shire. This resulted in a one-time destocking at wholesalers as they lowered their days-on-hand of
inventory of commercial products, which resulted in lower revenue for products acquired from Shire. The sales were primarily from the following
products:

•

•

•

•

GI. In GI, revenue was 21.5 billion JPY primarily from the sales of GATTEX/REVESTIVE (for the treatment of short bowel syndrome)
that were 12.8 billion JPY.

Rare diseases. In rare diseases, revenue was 111.2 billion JPY including sales of ADVATE and ADYNOVATE (both for the treatment
of  hemophilia  A),  TAKHZYRO  (for  the  preventive  treatment  of  hereditary  angioedema),  and  NATPARA  (for  the  treatment  of
hypoparathyroidism) of 32.1 billion JPY, 10.7 billion JPY, 9.7 billion JPY, and 7.1 billion JPY, respectively.

PDT.  In  PDT,  revenue  was  96.3  billion  JPY  including  sales  of  IMMUNOGLOBULIN  (mainly  for  the  treatment  of  primary
immunodeficiency and multifocal motor neuropathy) and ALBUMIN (primarily used for the hypovolemia and hypoalbuminemia) of
62.2 billion JPY and 15.8 billion JPY, respectively.

Neuroscience. In Neuroscience, revenue was 60.1 billion JPY including sales of VYVANSE (for the treatment of ADHD and moderate
to severe binge eating disorder) of 49.4 billion JPY. 

Cost of sales. Cost of sales increased by 155.8 billion JPY, or 31.4%, to 651.7 billion JPY for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019. This
includes 101.6 billion JPY related to sales of products acquired as part of the Shire Acquisition and the impact of 73.8 billion JPY mainly due to non-
cash charge from the unwinding of the fair value step up on the inventory from the Shire Acquisition. This increase was offset by a decrease in remaining
cost of sales of 19.6 billion JPY, or 3.9%, primarily due to a more favorable product mix.

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses. SG&A expenses increased by 89.5 billion JPY, or 14.2%, to 717.6 billion JPY for
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, primarily due to acquisition of Shire’s operations in our results of 98.5 billion JPY and related acquisition costs
of 23.8 billion JPY. This increase was partially offset by a decrease of remaining SG&A expenses of 33.4 billion JPY due to a favorable impact of our
global operating expense reduction initiative as well as lower long-term share-based incentive payments to management. 

Research and development expenses. R&D expenses increased by 42.9 billion JPY, or 13.2%, to 368.3 billion JPY for the fiscal year ended
March 31, 2019, primarily resulting from the Shire Acquisition. The remainder of our R&D expenses remained steady compared to the previous year.

Amortization and impairment losses on intangible assets associated with products. Amortization and impairment losses on intangible assets
associated with products increased by 56.5 billion JPY, or 46.2%, to 178.6 billion JPY for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019. This represents an
increase of 74.5 billion JPY related to amortization of intangible assets recorded in the Shire Acquisition and a 22.6 billion JPY reversal of the COLCRYS
impairment recorded in the previous year. This increase was offset by lower amortization expense of 36.7 billion JPY, which related to the VELCADE
intangible asset being fully amortized within the previous year.

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Other operating income. Other operating income decreased 9.5 billion JPY, or 5.6%, to 159.9 billion JPY for the fiscal year ended March
31, 2019. The decrease was primarily due to the net impact of 106.3 billion JPY gain on the sale of Wako Pure Chemical Industries, Ltd. recorded in
the previous year, whereas we recorded a 50.3 billion JPY gain on sale of property, plant and equipment and investment property including Takeda’s
old headquarter building in Tokyo as well as a 38.2 billion JPY gain on sale of shares of the subsidiary, to which respective real estate businesses were
transferred in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019.

Other operating expenses. Other operating expenses decreased 23.4 billion JPY, or 18.5%, to 103.2 billion JPY for the fiscal year ended
March 31, 2019 which was a decrease of 88.0 billion JPY partially offset by 59.6 billion JPY of Shire integration costs. The decrease was primarily due
to a decrease of 22.8 billion JPY in restructuring expense and other costs incurred in the previous year that did not reoccur in the fiscal year ended March
31, 2019 such as a 41.5 billion JPY loss on the liquidation of a foreign subsidiary.

Net financial income (expense). Net financial expense was a 66.4 billion JPY in the current year, an increase of 74.1 billion JPY compared
to the previous year, which includes 41.3 billion JPY mainly related to interest on borrowings used to partially fund the Shire Acquisition. The remaining
increase was primarily due to a gain on an investment of 30.4 billion JPY that was included in financial income in the prior year and is no longer be
included in financial income upon adoption of a new accounting standard. 

Shares of loss of associates accounted for using the equity method. Shares of loss of associates accounted for using the equity method were
43.6 billion JPY for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, an increase of 11.4 billion JPY from the previous year. This primarily relates to Takeda’s
share of an impairment charge recognized by Teva Takeda Pharma Ltd. Teva Takeda Pharma Ltd. operates a business of long-listed products and generics
and conducted a revaluation of its assets in response to changes in the business environment.

Income tax expenses. Income tax expenses decreased by 38.0 billion JPY, or 124.5% from 30.5 billion JPY for the fiscal year ended March
31, 2018 to tax benefit of 7.5 billion JPY for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019. This decrease was mainly due to tax benefit of 52.0 billion JPY
resulting from the Shire Acquisition. Excluding the Shire Acquisition impact, the remaining income tax expenses increased by 14.1 billion JPY mainly
due to an increase in profit before tax, as well as the impact from the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Tax Reform) in the U.S. in the previous
year. These factors were partially offset by capital loss related to restructuring of subsidiaries in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019.

B.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Sources and Uses of Liquidity

Our  liquidity  requirements  mainly  relate  to  operating  cash,  capital  expenditures,  contractual  obligations,  repayment  of  indebtedness  and
payment of interest and dividends. Our operating cash requirements include cash outlays for R&D expenses, milestone payments, sales and marketing
expenses, personnel and other general and administrative costs and raw material costs. Income tax payments also require significant cash outlays as well
as working capital financing.

Our capital expenditures for tangible assets consist primarily of enhancing and streamlining our production facilities, replacing fully depreciated
items, and promoting efficiency of our operations. Our capital expenditures for intangible assets represent mainly milestone payments related to licensed
products, where such assets have been acquired from third-party partners, as well as software development expenditures. Our capital expenditures, which
consist of additions to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets recorded on our consolidated statements of financial position, were 124.1
billion JPY, 244.6 billion JPY and 246.3 billion JPY for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2018, 2019, and 2020, respectively. As of March 31, 2020, we
had contractual commitments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment of 30.2 billion JPY. In addition, we had certain contractual agreements
related to the acquisition of intangible assets as of March 31, 2020. See Note 32 for a description of our milestone payments of intangible assets. As part
of our capital management, we periodically assess our level of capital expenditures in light of capital needs, market and other conditions and other
relevant factors.

Our dividend payments for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020 were 141.9 billion JPY, 143.0 billion JPY and 282.7 billion
JPY, respectively. It is our intention to continue to return capital to shareholders using dividends at an annual level of 180 JPY per share, consisting of
interim and fiscal year-end dividends of 90 JPY per share. See “Item 8. Financial Information-A. Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information-
Dividends” for a description of our dividend policy. 

We are required to make interest and principal payments on our outstanding borrowings. As of March 31, 2020, we had 102.5 billion JPY of
interest  due  within  one  year  and  587.1  billion  JPY  of  principal  payments  on  our  borrowings  due  within  one  year.  See  “Borrowings  and  Financial
Obligations.”

Our sources of liquidity include cash and cash equivalents on hand, short-term commercial paper, committed borrowing lines from financial
institutions and long-term debt financing, including from global capital markets. We monitor and adjust the amount of foreign cash based on projected
cash flow requirements. As the majority of our business is conducted outside Japan, we hold a significant portion of cash outside of Japan. Our ability
to use foreign cash to fund cash flow requirements in Japan may be impacted by local regulations and, to a lesser extent, income taxes associated with
transferring cash to Japan.

We do not currently anticipate experiencing funding or liquidity shortfalls in the short term as a result of the spread of COVID-19 and the
related effects on financial and other markets, although we continue to closely monitor our funding situation and market conditions. In addition to the

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ability to seek additional funding (if needed) from market and other sources, we may also manage our funding and liquidity needs by reconsidering, to
the extent necessary and appropriate, our capital expenditure plans.

As of March 31, 2020, we held 637.6 billion JPY in cash and cash equivalents on hand and 700 billion JPY in undrawn commitment line. We
believe that working capital is sufficient for our current business requirements. Furthermore, we continually seek to ensure that our level of liquidity
and access to capital market funding continues to be maintained to successfully support our business operations. 

Consolidated Cash Flows 

The following table shows information about our consolidated cash flows during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020:

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 

2018

2019

2020

Net cash from operating activities

Net cash from (used in) investing activities

Net cash from (used in) financing activities

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year

Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents resulting from a transfer to assets held for

sale

(billions of yen)

377.9

¥

328.5

¥

(93.3)

(326.2)

(2,835.7)

2,946.2

(41.7) ¥

439.0

¥

¥

¥

319.5

(4.6)

21.3

294.5

(31.3)

(0.2)

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year

¥

294.5

¥

702.1

¥

669.8

292.1

(1,005.2)

(43.3)

702.1

(21.8)

0.6

637.6

Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2020 compared with the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2019

Net cash from operating activities was 669.8 billion JPY for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020 compared to 328.5 billion JPY for the
previous fiscal year. The increase of 341.3 billion JPY was driven by an increase of cash generated from operations excluding the impact of non-cash
expenses mainly related to the Shire acquisition whereas net profit for the year decreased by 90.8 billion JPY compared to the previous fiscal year. The
impact of non-cash expenses reflected an increase in the reversal of depreciation and amortization of 336.0 billion JPY mainly attributable to intangible
assets recorded upon the Shire Acquisition and impairment losses of 91.8 billion JPY relating to certain marketed products, IPR&D assets and site
restructuring such as manufacturing facility in Ireland and Shonan iPark, as well as a decrease in inventories of 86.8 billion JPY primarily attributable
to the unwind of the fair value step up on acquired inventory recorded in relation to the Shire Acquisition.

The increase in net cash from operating activities also includes other favorable adjustments such as an increase in net finance expenses of
70.7 billion JPY primarily due to the interest expenses in connection with the financing for the Shire Acquisition and the effect of changes in assets and
liabilities such as accrued bonus for employees.

These increases were partially offset by an increase of income taxes paid of 183.1 billion JPY mainly due to tax payments by legacy Shire

entities acquired in the previous fiscal year.

Net cash from investing activities was 292.1 billion JPY for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020 compared to net cash used in investing
activities of 2,835.7 billion JPY for the previous fiscal year. This increase of 3,127.8 billion JPY in investing activities was primarily attributable to
2,891.9 billion JPY of the total cash outflow for the Shire Acquisition in the previous fiscal year. In addition, proceeds from sales of business increased
by 376.4 billion JPY reflecting the sale of XIIDRA of 375.5 billion JPY. 

Net cash used in financing activities was 1,005.2 billion JPY for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020 compared to net cash from financing
activities of 2,946.2 billion JPY for the previous fiscal year. This decrease of 3,951.5 billion JPY was mainly the result of 2,795.9 billion JPY proceeds
from the issuance of bonds and long-term loans related to the acquisition of Shire recorded in the previous year and 701.1 billion JPY repayment of
bonds and long-term loans in the current year. There also was a decrease in short-term loans of 718.5 billion JPY and an increase of dividends paid by
139.6 billion JPY, as well as an increase of interest paid by 92.3 billion JPY mainly resulting from the financing for the Shire Acquisition.

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, the proceeds from issuance of bonds and long-term loans were 496.2 billion JPY including the
500.0 billion JPY issuance of hybrid bonds, and net decrease in short-term loans was 351.2 billion JPY mainly due to repayment of 500.0 billion JPY
for the short-term syndicated loans.

Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2019 compared with the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2018

Net cash from operating activities was 328.5 billion JPY for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019 compared to 377.9 billion JPY for the
fiscal year ended March 31, 2018. The decrease of 49.4 billion JPY was driven by a decrease in net profit of 51.6 billion JPY and the impacts of certain
unfavorable adjustments including the lower income tax expenses of 38.0 billion JPY primarily attributable to non-cash tax benefit on the impact of
purchase accounting of the Shire Acquisition, the loss on liquidation of foreign operations of 41.5 billion JPY recorded in the previous fiscal year, as
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These were partially offset by certain favorable non-cash adjustments such as the increase in depreciation and amortization of  65.6 billion
JPY mainly attributable to intangible assets recorded upon the acquisition of Shire and the decrease in inventories by 37.0 billion JPY primarily attributable
to unwinding of the fair value step up recorded in relation to the Shire Acquisition. This also includes other favorable adjustments such as the increase
in net financial income and expenses by 74.1 billion JPY primarily due to the financial expense recorded in connection with the acquisition of Shire.

Net cash used in investing activities was 2,835.7 billion JPY for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, compared to 93.3 billion JPY for the
fiscal year ended March 31, 2018. This significant increase was primarily attributable to 2,891.9 billion JPY of net consideration paid for the acquisition
of Shire. This was offset by 50.7 billion JPY proceeds from the sale of real estate primarily attributable to the sale of our former headquarters building
in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019.

Net cash used in financing activities was 2,946.2 billion JPY for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, compared to net cash used in financing
activities of 326.2 billion JPY for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018. The current fiscal year mainly included an increase of short-term loans of 367.3
billion JPY and 2,795.9 billion JPY proceeds from bonds and long-term loans of mainly for the acquisition of Shire.

Borrowings and Financial Obligations

Our total bonds and loans were 5,751.0 billion JPY and 5,093.3 billion JPY as of March 31, 2019 and 2020, respectively. These borrowings
include unsecured bonds and senior notes issued by Takeda in prior years, syndicated loans entered into by Takeda in prior years, borrowings incurred
to fund a portion of the Shire Acquisition, and debt assumed in connection with the Shire Acquisition and included in our consolidated statements of
financial position. Our borrowings are mainly linked to acquisitions and therefore are not exposed to seasonality.

On June 6, 2019, Takeda issued hybrid subordinated bonds (the “Hybrid Bonds”) with an aggregate principal amount of 500 billion JPY. The
proceeds from the Hybrid Bonds were used to repay the existing syndicated loans comprised of the senior short-term loan facility that was utilized to
finance the acquisition of Shire. The Hybrid Bonds will mature on June 6, 2079. Under the terms and conditions of the Hybrid Bonds, Takeda may make
an early repayment of all of the principal of the Hybrid Bonds on each interest payment date beginning October 6, 2024. Interest is payable semi-annually
at a rate per annum subject to revision. The Hybrid Bonds are unsecured, and Takeda is not subject to any financial covenants related to these bonds.

In September 2019, Takeda reached an agreement on a commitment facility of 700 billion JPY with various Japanese and non-Japanese banks.
The commitment facility is effective from October 2019 for five years at a minimum. In connection with the execution of this new commitment facility,
Takeda’s existing short-term commitment facility of 300 billion JPY expiring in March 2020 was canceled in September 2019. The purpose of the new
commitment facility is for general business use. There were no drawdowns on the 700 billion JPY commitment facility as of March 31, 2020.

Bonds and long-term loans of 701.1 billion JPY were repaid during the year ended March 31, 2020, with no repayments during the fiscal year
ended March 31, 2019. In July 2019, unsecured Straight Bonds of 60 billion JPY and Syndicated Loans of 60 billion JPY were repaid on their respective
due dates. This was followed in August 2019 by the early redemption of unsecured USD denominated Senior Notes totaling 1,404.5 million USD (150.2
billion JPY). In September 2019, unsecured USD denominated Senior Notes totaling 3,300 million USD (350.7 billion JPY) were repaid on their due
date. Furthermore, 700 million USD (77.4 billion JPY) of USD denominated Syndicated Loans were repaid early in March 2020.

In December 2019, Takeda completed the exchange offer for 2018 USD Senior Notes (“Outstanding Notes”) which had been originally issued
in transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act  with registration rights on November 19, 2018, except for 1,000 million USD aggregate
principal amount of 3.8% Senior Notes due 2020 which were fully redeemed on August 29, 2019 before the exchange offer took place. As a result of
the exchange offer, most of the outstanding 2018 USD Senior Notes (amounting to 4,461 million USD) were tendered for exchange, which were all
accepted by Takeda and thereby exchanged with the bonds registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 with same principal amounts, terms and
conditions (“Exchange Notes”). Outstanding Notes accepted for exchange were canceled upon the completion of exchange, while those that were not
tendered for the exchange offer amounting to 39 million USD of principal amounts remained as unregistered Outstanding Notes.

As of March 31, 2020, we had certain outstanding borrowings with various financial covenants which require Takeda to maintain certain
financial ratios and comply with other restrictions such as consolidated leverage ratios. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, Takeda amended
various financial covenants on certain borrowings. The key amendment was related to certain loans maturing beyond July 2020, which contained the
historic restrictive covenant that Takeda’s profit before tax must not be negative for two consecutive fiscal years. This covenant was removed and was
replaced by a leverage covenant whereby Takeda’s ratio of consolidated net debt to consolidated EBITDA, as defined in the loan agreements, for the
previous twelve-month period should not surpass certain levels as of March 31 and September 30 of each year. As of March 31, 2020, we were in
compliance with all financial covenants. There are no restrictions on the ability to draw from the 700 billion JPY commitment line that was put in place
during the year.

We currently have a Japanese unsecured commercial paper program in place to facilitate short-term liquidity management. The total amount
drawn on the commercial paper program was 144 billion JPY at March 31, 2020. We further had access to short-term uncommitted lines of 230 billion
JPY which were undrawn as of March 31, 2020.

For further description of our borrowings, see Note 20 to our audited consolidated financial statements.

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Credit Ratings

Our credit ratings, which reflect each rating agency’s opinion of our financial strength, operating performance and ability to meet our obligations,

as of the date of this annual report are as follows: 

Rating Agency
S&P Global Ratings

Category
Issuer credit rating/foreign currency long-term
and local currency long-term

Rating

BBB+

Issuer credit rating (short-term)

Moody’s

Long-term issuer rating and Long-term senior
unsecured rating

A-2

Baa2

Rating Structure
Fourth  highest  of  11  rating  categories  and  first  within  the
category based on modifiers (e.g. BBB+, BBB and BBB- are
within the same category).

Second highest of six rating categories

Fourth  highest  of  nine  rating  categories  and  second  highest
within the category based on modifiers (e.g. Baa1, Baa2 and
Baa3 are within the same category).

The ratings are not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities. The ratings are subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the

assigning rating agency. Each of the financial strength ratings should be evaluated independently. 

C.

Research and Development, Patents and Licenses, etc.

The information required by this item is set forth in “Item 4.B Business Overview - Research and Development” of this annual report.

D.

Trend Information

The information required by this item is set forth in “Item 5.A Operating and Financial Review and Prospects - Operating Results” of this

annual report.

E.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Milestone Payments 

Under the terms of our collaborations with third parties for the development of new products, we may be required to make payments for the
achievement of certain milestones related to the development of pipeline products and the launch and subsequent marketing of new products. As of
March 31, 2019, and 2020, the contractual amount of potential milestone payments totaled 655.5 billion JPY and 823.9 billion JPY, respectively, in each
case excluding potential commercial milestone payments for pipeline products under development. 

F.

Tabular Disclosure of Contractual Obligations

The following table summarizes our contractual obligations as of March 31, 2020:

Bonds and loans: (2) (3)

Bonds (4)
Loans

Purchase obligations for property, plant and equipment
Repayment of lease liabilities
Contributions to defined benefit plans (5)
Total (6) (7)

___________
Notes:

Total contractual
amount(1)

Within one
year

Between one
and three years

Between three
and five years

More than five
years

¥

3,728.4

¥

1,984.0
30.2
545.7
7.9

(billions of yen)

¥

551.7

137.8
30.2
41.1
7.9

975.4

226.3
—
73.7
—

¥

1,033.4

¥

1,167.9

736.8
—
59.2
—

883.1
—
371.7
—

¥

6,296.2

¥

768.7

¥

1,275.4

¥

1,829.4

¥

2,422.7

(1) Obligations denominated in currencies other than yen have been translated into yen using period-end exchange rates for the fiscal year ended

March 31, 2020 and may fluctuate due to changes in exchange rates. 

Includes interest payment obligations. 

(2) Repayment obligations may be accelerated if we breach the relevant covenants under the relevant instruments. 
(3)
(4)   The contract amount of bonds in “Between three and five years” includes 500 billion JPY principal amount of the hybrid subordinated bonds
(the Hybrid Bonds) as Takeda may make an early repayment of all of the principal of the Hybrid Bonds on each interest payment date
beginning October 6, 2024 (Interest payments are calculated using the interest rate applicable up to October 6, 2024 (1.72%). Interest payments
thereafter are not included in the table). For details of the Hybrid Bonds, see Note 20 to our consolidated financial statements.

(5) Pension and post-retirement contributions cannot be determined beyond the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020 because the timing of funding
is uncertain and dependent on future movements in interest rates and investment returns, changes in laws and regulations and other variables.

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(6) Does not include contractual obligations whose timing we are unable to estimate, including defined benefit contribution obligations, litigation
reserves and long-term income tax liability and does not include liabilities recorded at fair value as amounts will fluctuate based on any
changes in fair value including derivative liabilities and contingent consideration. Milestone payments that are dependent on the occurrence
of certain future events are not included. 

(7) Does not include purchase orders entered into for purchases made in the normal course of business. 

G.

Safe Harbor

Statements in Item 5.E and Item 5.F of this annual report that are not statements of historical fact, constitute “forward-looking statements.”
See Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” on page 2 of this annual report. The Company is relying on the safe harbor provided in
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act, as amended, in making such forward-looking statements.

Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees 

A.

Directors and Senior Management

Directors

The following table provides information about Directors of the Company as of the date of this annual report. 

Name
(Date of birth)

Responsibilities and 
status within Takeda 

Business experience 

End of term  

Christophe Weber
(November 14, 1966)

Representative Director,
President and Chief Executive
Officer
(“CEO”)

Christophe  Weber  is  President  and  CEO  of  Takeda.  He  joined
Takeda in April 2014 as Chief Operating Officer and Corporate
Officer, was named President and Representative Director in June
2014 and was subsequently appointed Chief Executive Officer in
April 2015. Prior to joining Takeda, Mr. Weber held positions of
including
responsibility  at  GlaxoSmithKline, 
increasing 
President and  General  Manager  at  GlaxoSmithKline  Vaccines,
Chief Executive Officer of GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals SA in
Belgium, and member of the GlaxoSmithKline global Corporate
Executive Team. From 2008 to 2010, Mr. Weber served as Asia
Pacific  SVP  and  Regional  Director  at  GlaxoSmithKline  Asia
Pacific in Singapore.

Costa Saroukos
(April 15, 1971)

Director and
Chief Financial Officer
(“CFO”)

finance 

leadership  positions  with 

Costa Saroukos has been Takeda’s Chief Financial Officer since
April 2018. He was appointed as Corporate Officer in April 2018
and  Director  in  June  2019.  Mr. Saroukos  has  over  20  years  of
experience in both the private and public sectors, having held a
number  of 
financial
responsibility for businesses in over 100 countries across Asia-
Pacific,  Europe, Africa  and  the  Middle  East.  Mr. Saroukos  has
been  with Takeda  since  May  2015,  as  CFO  of  the  Europe  and
Canada  business  unit,  significantly  contributing 
the
transformation of the business unit towards a specialty healthcare
provider. Prior to joining Takeda, Mr. Saroukos was at Allergan
as Head of Finance and Business Development for the Asia-Pacific
region, including China and Japan. He was also Finance Director
for  Greater  China  and  Japan.  Previously,  he  spent  13  years  at
Merck &  Co.  in  roles  of  increasing  responsibility,  including
Executive Finance Director for EEMEA (Eastern Europe, Middle
East and Africa), Finance Director of South Korea and Head of
Internal Audit Asia Pacific and Global Joint Ventures.

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Name
(Date of birth)

Responsibilities and 
status within Takeda 

Business experience 

End of term  

Masato Iwasaki, Ph.D.
(November 6, 1958)

Director and President, Japan
Pharma Business Unit

Andrew S. Plump, M.D.,
Ph.D.
(October 13, 1965)

Director and President,
Research and Development

Olivier Bohuon
(January 3, 1959)

External Director

Ian Clark 
(August 27, 1960)

External Director

Yoshiaki Fujimori
(July 3, 1951)

External Director

Masato  Iwasaki  is  the  President  of  Takeda’s  Japan  Pharma
Business Unit. He joined Takeda in 1985 and had an extensive
career in roles of increasing responsibility in sales and marketing
under 
the  Pharmaceutical  Marketing  Division.  In  2003,
Dr. Iwasaki was appointed Manager of Strategic Product Planning
and  Project  Leader  for  the  Cardiovascular  and  Metabolic
franchise. He was appointed Senior Vice President of the Strategic
Product Planning department in 2008. In 2010, Dr. Iwasaki was
named  Corporate  Officer.  Dr. Iwasaki  has  been  a  Director  and
Member  of  our  board  of  directors  since  2012  and  was  named
President of the Japan Pharma Business Unit in 2015.

Andrew S. Plump, MD., Ph.D., is the President of Research and
Development  at  Takeda.  Dr.  Plump  joined  Takeda  as  Chief
Medical and Scientific Officer (“CMSO”) in 2015. In his position,
he leads our global research and development organization, where
he  provides  strategic  direction  and  oversight.  Prior  to  joining
Takeda, Dr. Plump served as Senior Vice President, Research and
Translational Medicine, Deputy to the President of research and
development  at  Sanofi,  where  he  was  responsible  for  global
research and translational medicine across all therapeutic areas.
Dr. Plump also spent more than 10 years at Merck in a Clinical
Pharmacology group, working on programs in neurodegeneration,
immunology, metabolism and infectious diseases.

Olivier Bohuon has been an External Director with Takeda since
January  2019.    Prior  to  his  appointment,  Mr.  Bohuon  was  an
External Director of Shire. Mr. Bohuon currently also holds the
position of External Director and Vice Chairman at LEO Pharma
A/S and External Director at Smiths Group plc. Mr. Bohuon has
previously  served  as  External  Director  at  Virbac  SA,  Chief
Executive  Officer  of  Smith  &  Nephew  plc,  Chief  Executive
Officer and President of Pierre Fabre Group SA and as President
of  Abbott  Pharmaceuticals;  a  division  of  US-based  Abbott
Laboratories.  He  has  also  held  diverse  commercial  leadership
positions at GlaxoSmithKline and its predecessor companies in
France.

Ian Clark has been an External Director with Takeda since January
2019.    Prior  to  his  appointment,  Mr.  Clark  was  an    External
Director  of  Shire  plc.  He  also  currently  holds  External
Directorships 
Inc.,  Corvus
at  Agios  Pharmaceuticals, 
Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Guardant Health, Inc., and AVROBIO Inc.
Mr. Clark served as CEO and Director of Genentech Inc. (part of
the  Roche  Group)  and  Head  of  North  American  Commercial
Operations for Roche until 2016. From 2003 to 2010 he held the
positions of Head of Global Product Strategy and Chief Marketing
Officer, Executive Vice President—Commercial Operations and
Senior  Vice  President  and  General  Manager—BioOncology  at
Genentech.

Yoshiaki Fujimori has served as External Director of Takeda since
June 2016. Mr. Fujimori currently also serves as Senior Executive
Advisor of CVC Asia Pacific (Japan) Kabushiki, External Director
of  Oracle  Corporation  Japan,  External  Director  of  Toshiba
Corporation and External Director of Shiseido Company, Limited.
He previously served as External Director of Tokyo Electric Power
Company,  Incorporated  (currently  Tokyo  Electric  Power
Company  Holdings,  Incorporated)  and  in  a  number  of  senior
leadership  positions  within 
including
Representative  Director,  Chairman  and  CEO  of  LIXIL
Corporation. Mr. Fujimori has also served in a number of senior
positions in the General Electric Group, including Chairman of
GE  Japan  Corporation  and  Chairman,  President  and  CEO  of
General Electric Japan Ltd.

the  LIXIL  Group, 

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Name
(Date of birth)

Responsibilities and 
status within Takeda 

Business experience 

End of term  

Steven Gillis, PhD
(April 25, 1953)

External Director

Masahiro Sakane
(January 7, 1941)

External Director

Toshiyuki Shiga
(September 16, 1953)

External Director

Jean-Luc Butel
(November 8, 1956)

External Director

Shiro Kuniya
(February 22, 1957)

External Director

Dr. Steven Gillis has been and External Director with Takeda since
January 2019.  Prior to his appointment, Dr. Gillis was an External
Director  of  Shire  plc.  He  also  currently  holds  the  positions  of
Managing Director at ARCH Venture Partners, External Director
of  Pulmatrix,  Inc.,  and  External  Director  and  Chairman,  VBI
Vaccines,  Inc.  Dr.  Gillis  was  a  founder  and  Director  of  Corixa
Corporation, acquired by GlaxoSmithKline in 2005, and before
that a founder and Director of Immunex Corporation.

Masahiro Sakane has served as External Director of Takeda since
June 2014 and was appointed Chairman of the Board in June 2017.
Mr. Sakane currently also serves as Advisor of Komatsu Ltd., and
External Director of Kajima Corporation. Mr. Sakane started his
career at Komatsu Ltd. in April 1963. In the Komatsu group, he
served in several senior leadership positions including Chairman
of  the  Board  and  Representative  Director  and  President  and
Representative  Director  of  Komatsu  Ltd.  and  Chief  Operating
Officer  (“COO”)  of  Komatsu  Dresser  Company  (currently
Komatsu America Corp.). Mr. Sakane has also served as External
Director of Nomura Holdings, Inc., External Director of Nomura
Securities Co., Ltd., External Director of Tokyo Electron Limited,
External  Director  of  Asahi  Glass  Company,  Ltd.  and  Vice
Chairman of Keidanren (Japan Business Federation).

Toshiyuki Shiga has served as External Director of Takeda since
June 2016. Mr. Shiga currently also serves as Chairman and CEO
of INCJ, Ltd. Mr. Shiga started his career at Nissan Motor Co.,
Ltd.  in April  1976. At  Nissan  Motor  Co.,  Ltd.,  he  served  in  a
number of leadership positions including Vice Chairman, Chief
Operating Officer and Senior Vice President (Officer). He has also
served  as  Chairman  of  Japanese  Automobile  Manufacturers
Association, Inc.Vice Chairman of KEIZAI DOYUKAI (Japan
Association of Corporate Executives) and Chairman and CEO of
Innovation Network Corporation of Japan.

Jean-Luc Butel served as External Director and member of the
Audit and Supervisory Committee of Takeda from June 2016 to
June 2019. He was appointed External Director who is not a
member of the Audit and Supervisory Committee of Takeda in
June 2019. He currently also serves as Global Healthcare
Advisor, President of K8 Global Pte. Ltd., External Director of
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. and External Director of Novo
Holdings A/S. Mr. Butel previously served as President,
International, Corporate Vice President and Operating
Committee Member of Baxter International Inc. and has held
leadership positions at Medtronic, Inc., Johnson & Johnson,
Becton, Dickinson and Company and Nippon Becton Dickinson
Company, Ltd.

Shiro  Kuniya  served  as  External  Director  and  Head  of  the
Audit and Supervisory Committee of Takeda from June 2016 to
June  2019.  He  was  appointed  External  Director  who  is  not  a
member of the Audit and Supervisory Committee of Takeda in
June 2019. He currently also serves as Managing Partner of Oh-
Ebashi LPC & Partners, External Director of NEXON Co., Ltd.
and External Director of Sony Financial Holdings Inc. Mr. Kuniya
was registered as an attorney-at-law (Osaka Bar Association) and
joined Oh-Ebashi Law Offices in April 1982 and was also admitted
to practice law in New York State in the United States in May
1987.  He  has  also  previously  served  as  our  Outside  Corporate
Auditor as well as Chairman of the Inter-Pacific Bar Association,
Outside Corporate Auditor of NIDEC CORPORATION, Outside
Corporate Auditor of Sunstar Inc and External Director of EBARA
CORPORATION.

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Name
(Date of birth)

Responsibilities and 
status within Takeda 

Business experience 

End of term  

Yasuhiko Yamanaka
(January 18, 1956)

Director (Audit and
 Supervisory 
Committee member)

Koji Hatsukawa
(September 25, 1951)

External Director (Head of
Audit and Supervisory
Committee)

Emiko Higashi
(November 6, 1958)

External Director (Audit and
Supervisory Committee
Member)

Michel Orsinger
(September 15, 1957)

External Director (Audit and
Supervisory Committee
Member)

_____________
Notes: 

Yasuhiko Yamanaka has served as Director and member of the
Audit and  Supervisory  Committee  of  Takeda  since  June  2016.
Mr. Yamanaka joined Takeda in April 1979 and has served in a
number  of  leadership  positions  within  the  company,  including
Corporate Auditor, Special Missions, Special Missions assigned
by President, Assistant to CEO, Globalization of the Company,
Managing Director and Director.

Koji Hatsukawa has served as External Director and member of
the Audit and Supervisory Committee of Takeda since June 2016.
He was appointed Head of Audit and Supervisory Committee in
June  2019.  He  currently  also  serves  as  Outside  Audit and
Supervisory  Board  Member  of  Fujitsu  Limited  and Audit  and
Supervisory  Board  Member  of  The  Norinchukin  Bank.
Mr. Hatsukawa started his career at Price Waterhouse accounting
office in March 1974. Mr. Hatsukawa has previously served CEO
of  PricewaterhouseCoopers  Arata  and  has  held  leadership
positions at ChuoAoyama PricewaterhouseCoopers and Aoyama
Audit  Corporation.  In  addition,  he  has  also  served  as  Outside
Audit and Supervisory Board Member of Accordia Golf co., Ltd.

Emiko Higashi served as External Director who is not a member
of the Audit and Supervisory Committee of Takeda from June 2016
to  June  2019.  She  was  appointed  External  Director  who  is  a
member of the Audit and Supervisory Committee of Takeda in
June  2019.  She  currently  also  serves  as  Managing  Director  of
Tomon Partners, LLC, External Director of KLA Corporation and
External Director of Rambus Inc, and External Director of Sanken
Electric  Co.,  Ltd.  Ms. Higashi  previously  served  as  External
Director  of  MetLife  Insurance  K.K.,  External  Director  of
InvenSense Inc., CEO of Gilo Ventures, LLC, Managing Director
of  Investment  Banking,  Merrill  Lynch &  Co.  and  Director  of
Wasserstein Perella & Co., Inc.

Michel  Orsinger  has  served  as  External  Director  who  is  not  a
member of the Audit and Supervisory Committee of Takeda from
June 2016 to June 2019.   He was appointed External Director who
is a member of the Audit and Supervisory Committee of Takeda
in  June  2019.  He  previously  served  as  a  Member  of  Global
Management Team of Johnson & Johnson, Worldwide Chairman,
Global  Orthopedics  Group  of  DePuy  Synthes  Companies  of
Johnson &  Johnson  and  President  and  Chief  Executive  Officer
and Chief Operating Officer of Synthes, Inc. (currently Johnson &
Johnson). He has also held several leadership positions at Novartis
AG,  including  Chief  Executive  Officer  and  President  of  OTC
Division  Worldwide,  Consumer  Health;  President  of  Global
Medical Nutrition, Consumer Health; and Regional President of
Europe, Middle East and Africa, Consumer Health.

Note 2

Note 2

Note 2

Note 2

(1) The term of office for Directors who are not members of the Audit and Supervisory Committee is from the end of the ordinary general meeting
of shareholders for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020 through the end of the ordinary general meeting of shareholders for the fiscal year
ending March 31, 2021. 

(2) The term of office for Directors who are also Audit and Supervisory Committee members is two years. The term of office for these Directors
who are also Audit and Supervisory Committee members is from the end of the ordinary general meeting of shareholders for the fiscal year
ended March 31, 2020 through the end of the ordinary general meeting of shareholders for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022. 

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Executive Officers

The following table provides information about the Company’s Executive Officers who are not also directors as of the date of this annual

report. 

Name
(Date of birth)

Responsibilities and 
status within Takeda

Marcello Agosti
(June 2, 1971)

Global Business
Development Officer

Teresa Bitetti
(September 21, 1962)

President, Global Oncology
Business Unit

Milano Furuta
(February 26, 1978)

Corporate Strategy Officer
and Chief of Staff

Gerard Greco, Ph.D.
(February 8, 1962)

Global Quality Officer

Business experience 

In January 2019, Marcello Agosti became Global Business Development Officer. Mr.
Agosti is responsible for Takeda’s Business Development activities, including mergers
and acquisitions and corporate development.

Mr. Agosti has led the Shire Acquisition and several other acquisitions for Takeda,
including ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, transforming Takeda’s global oncology portfolio
and TiGenix, and strengthening the company’s GI leadership position. Mr. Agosti has
also led Takeda’s Global Commercial organization since 2015, which included the
successful launch of Takeda’s first global brand, ENTYVIO, now approved in more
than 60 countries.

He has also held a number of leadership positions in Europe as Country Manager in
France and in Italy and as Area Head of Southern and Eastern Europe.

Prior to joining Takeda, Mr. Agosti worked in business development at Novartis in the
U.K. and Switzerland and was also a consultant at McKinsey & Co.

In April 2019, Teresa Bitetti joined Takeda as President of the Global Oncology
Business Unit. She is responsible for oncology business activities.

Prior to joining Takeda, Ms. Bitetti was the Senior Vice President, Head of Worldwide
Oncology Commercialization at Bristol-Myers Squibb. In this role, Ms. Bitetti
significantly enhanced the long term strategic direction of the immuno-oncology
portfolio. In addition, she further enhanced the model of collaboration with the
research and development team to ensure the long term success of its marketed and
pipeline Oncology products. Some of her key leadership roles included, Senior Vice
President and Head of U.S. Oncology where she was responsible for the launch of
Opdivo, President and GM of BMS Canada, and Worldwide Head of the BMS
Virology business.

Prior to joining Bristol-Myers Squibb, Ms. Bitetti held various roles of increasing
responsibility at Mobil Oil Corporation where she was part of the Capital Markets
Group and was responsible for the investment of Mobil’s worldwide pension assets. 

Milano Furuta is the Corporate Strategy Officer and Chief of Staff of Takeda
Pharmaceutical Company Limited. He joined Takeda’s corporate strategy and business
development team in 2010.  

Mr. Furuta has held multiple international roles in several countries including
Switzerland, Sweden and Mexico. His roles have included optimizing commercial
organizations and launching products in the areas of oncology, diabetes, cardiovascular
and metabolism.  

Prior to joining Takeda, Mr. Furuta worked as an equity research analyst at an
investment management firm in the United States. He began his career in banking and
private equity investment in Japan, where he was involved with several types of
financial transactions, including leveraged buyouts and debt restructuring. 
Mr. Furuta holds an MBA from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and a
BA in international affairs from Hitotsubashi University, Japan.

In September 2014, Dr. Gerard Greco joined Takeda as Global Quality Officer. Dr.
Greco has more than 35 years of experience in quality leadership roles in the
pharmaceutical industry.
At Takeda, Dr. Greco has introduced key transformations by creating a Global Quality
Organization that aligns the quality units and establishes consistent quality systems and
programs across the network.
Prior to joining Takeda, Dr. Greco held positions of increasing responsibility at
Johnson & Johnson, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Pfizer Inc. and Teva Pharmaceuticals,
where he served as Senior Vice President of Global Quality Operations.

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Name
(Date of birth)

Responsibilities and 
status within Takeda

Takako Ohyabu
(August 26, 1979)

Chief Global Corporate
Affairs Officer

Julie Kim
(June 6, 1970)

President, Plasma-Derived
Therapies Business Unit

Mwana Lugogo
(January 30, 1970)

Chief Ethics and
Compliance Officer

Ricardo Marek
(May 30, 1970)

President, Growth and
Emerging Markets Business
Unit

Business experience 

Takako Ohyabu is Chief Global Corporate Affairs Officer of Takeda Pharmaceutical
Company Limited. She joined the company in November 2019 as Corporate
Communications and Public Affairs Officer designate.

Prior to joining Takeda, Takako led the Global Corporate Communications function at
Nissan Motor Corporation. Before that she was with General Electric Company
managing corporate communications for a variety of industries and building the
corporate brand in both developed and emerging markets. 

Takako holds a master’s degree in Public Administration from Columbia University’s
School of International and Public Affairs and a bachelor’s degree in Political Science
from the International Christian University in Japan.

In January 2019, Julie Kim joined Takeda as President of the Plasma-Derived
Therapies Business Unit and serves as a member of the Takeda Executive Team. She is
responsible for building a sustainable, high growth business focused on meeting the
large and growing global demand for plasma-derived products.

Previously at Shire/Baxalta/Baxter, Julie has held a diverse number of senior roles. She
led the access function for the entire Shire portfolio outside of the US, ran Global
Franchises for Shire Hematology and Baxter Immunology, managed country
organizations as North/South Europe Cluster Head for Baxalta Immunology and
General Manager for Baxter UK/Ireland, among other roles.  Julie started her career as
a consultant in the U.S. healthcare space.

Julie is a member of the Global Board for the Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association
(“PPTA”, a plasma industry organization). She is also a member of the Board for the
Jeffrey Modell World Immunodeficiency Network, part of the Jeffrey Modell
Foundation.

In October 2014, Mwana Lugogo became Takeda’s Chief Ethics & Compliance
Officer. Having joined Takeda in 2012, she initially established the Compliance
function for our Growth & Emerging Markets Business Unit.

In 2015, Ms. Lugogo was appointed to lead the newly-created Global Compliance
function.  In this role, she is the custodian of Takeda’s Global Code of Conduct and is
responsible for the global ethics & compliance program.  She also ensures that ethical
and reputational risks related to Takeda’s business are identified and addressed.

Before joining Takeda, Ms. Lugogo worked as an attorney in private practice in the
U.S., U.K. and Central Asia for six years. In 2002, she moved into the corporate world
with Interbrew in Belgium. She moved to Switzerland in 2009, when she joined the
Legal department at Baxter Healthcare, responsible for Central and Eastern Europe,
and Emerging Markets.

Ricardo Marek is President of Growth and Emerging Markets (“GEM”) Business Unit.

Mr. Marek has over 25 years of experience in various industries and leadership roles. He
has been with Takeda for eight years and over this time he simultaneously held the roles
of Area Head for Latin America (“LATAM”) since 2014, President for Brazil since 2013.
Prior to that, he was CFO of Brazil.

He led the realignment and restructuring of the LATAM area, positioning it as one of the
top performers across EM BU, and Takeda Brazil as one of the top 10 pharmaceutical
companies in the country. He also secured a number of acquisitions as well as launched
the  Oncology  business  in  the  region  for  Takeda’s  potentially  life-saving  and  life-
transforming medicines. Under his leadership, Takeda was recognized for the first time
as a top employer in all seven countries across the LATAM region, and also received
several other HR awards, such as Great Place to Work.

Before joining Takeda in 2011, he was CFO for Organon International in the U.S., and
Managing Director and Vice President Finance for the Akzo Nobel Group in Brazil. He
also has experience in other industries such as chemicals and aerospace.

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Name
(Date of birth)

Responsibilities and 
status within Takeda

Business experience 

Yoshihiro Nakagawa
(July 26, 1960)

Global General Counsel

Giles Platford
(April 26, 1978)

President, Europe and
Canada Business Unit

Ramona Sequeira
(November 21, 1965)

President, United States
Business Unit and Global
Portfolio Commercialization

Padma Thiruvengadam
(January 18, 1965)

Chief Human Resources
Officer

In  October  2014,  Yoshihiro  Nakagawa  was  appointed  Corporate  Officer  and  Global
General  Counsel  of  Takeda.  He  is  responsible  for  the  company’s  global  legal  and
intellectual property organizations.

Mr. Nakagawa joined the company in 1983. At that time, he served in varying roles of
responsibility  including  reviewing,  negotiating  and  drafting  intellectual  property  and
technology-related  licensing  agreements  as  a  member  of  the  Patent &  Trademark
Department.

In 1995, he moved to the Legal Department, then spent more than two years in London
as Company Secretary for Takeda Europe Holdings. Prior to his current appointment,
Mr. Nakagawa  served  as  Senior  Vice  President  of  the  Legal  Department  at  Takeda
headquarters in Japan.

Giles Platford is President of Europe and Canada Business Unit for Takeda.
A seasoned industry leader with over 15 years of pharmaceutical experience, Giles was
formerly President of Emerging Markets for Takeda, where he oversaw the launch of
Takeda’s innovative pipeline across the region, and led the design and roll-out of
Takeda’s global access to medicines program.

Previously, Giles headed the Middle East, Turkey and Africa region where he
strengthened controls and compliance whilst re-engineering the business for growth.
He also held various leadership positions including General Manager Brazil, where he
transformed Takeda into a top 10 pharma industry player, being externally recognized
for the first time as one of the country’s top employers and best companies to work for.

Before joining Takeda in 2009, Giles spent eight years in Asia Pacific, where he
assumed a number of business development, commercial and general Management
roles.

Ramona  Sequeira  is  the  President  of  United  States  Business  Unit  and  leads Takeda’s
Portfolio Commercialization globally. Ms.Sequeira joined Takeda in 2015.

Through her work with Takeda and prior to that with Eli Lilly, Ms. Sequeira has over 25
years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. She has led businesses in Canada,
Europe and the U.S.

Ms. Sequeira is committed to the industry’s role in shaping a positive environment that
rewards  pharmaceutical  innovation  and  ensures  patients  have  access  to  innovative
medicines that can help them have better health. She is a member of the PhRMA Board
of Directors, and was recently appointed Treasurer of the Board. Prior to that, she served
as Chair of PhRMA’s State Committee.    
Prior to Takeda, Ms. Sequeira received a B.Sc. with honors in molecular genetics and
molecular  biology  from  the  University  of  Toronto,  and  later  received  an  MBA  from
McMaster University in Canada.

Padma Thiruvengadam is a senior human resources executive with more than 25 years
of  experience  developing  and  implementing  leading-edge  people  strategies  and
organizational solutions. She was appointed as Takeda’s Chief Human Resources Officer
in  June  2018  and  is  responsible  for  all  HR  strategies  and  programs  supporting  the
company’s global business.

Prior to joining Takeda, she served as Chief People Officer for Lego, with responsibility
for Human Resources and global organizational capability building.

Previously, Ms. Thiruvengadam was Corporate Vice President (“CVP”) and Chief Human
Resources Officer with Integra Life Sciences. She joined Pfizer, first as Vice President,
Human Resources for Oncology and subsequently led global integration activities for
Pfizer Oncology following a major acquisition and later as Vice President, Asia Pacific
and Canada for the group’s Oncology Business Unit. Earlier in her career she worked as
a Senior Vice President and Human Resources Executive at Bank of America.

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Name
(Date of birth)

Responsibilities and 
status within Takeda

Business experience 

Dr. Rajeev Venkayya serves as President of the Vaccine Business Unit. He joined Takeda
in 2012 to launch the global vaccine business, building upon a longstanding business in
Japan. Since then, he has formed a global organization and established a high-impact
vaccine pipeline that includes promising late-stage candidates for dengue and norovirus,
gained through the acquisitions of LigoCyte and Inviragen Inc.  He concurrently serves
on the boards of two NGOs: CEPI (Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations),
and IAVI (International AIDS Vaccine Initiative).

Prior to Takeda, Dr. Venkayya served as Director of Vaccine Delivery in the Global Health
Program  at  the  Bill &  Melinda  Gates  Foundation,  where  he  was  responsible  for  the
Foundation’s  efforts  in  polio  eradication  and  new  vaccine  introduction,  and  a  grant
portfolio of 500 million USD/year. While at the foundation, he served on the board of
the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (“GAVI”).

Dr. Venkayya was previously the Special Assistant to the President for Biodefense at the
White  House.  In  this  capacity,  he  oversaw  U.  S.  preparedness  for  bioterrorism  and
biological threats, and was responsible for the development and implementation of the
National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza. He first came to Washington though the non-
partisan White House Fellowship program in 2002.

Dr. Venkayya  was  trained  in  pulmonary  and  critical  care  medicine  and  served  as  an
Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
at the University of California, San Francisco. He also served as co-director of the Medical
Intensive Care Unit and Director of the High-Risk Asthma Clinic at San Francisco General
Hospital.

In July 2014, Thomas Wozniewski, Ph.D. joined Takeda as Global Manufacturing and
Supply Officer. He has more than 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

Dr. Wozniewski joined Takeda from Bayer Healthcare Switzerland, where he was Head
of Product Supply Consumer Care. In this role, he was responsible for the end-to-end
supply chain for all Bayer global OTC products. Prior to this, he served as Head of Global
Pharmaceuticals Product Supply at Bayer Healthcare AG and Schering AG in Germany.

While at Schering AG, he was also Head of Global Quality, Environment and Safety,
leading the development and implementation of an Integrated Management System for
the company. Dr. Wozniewski also worked at Boehringer Ingelheim, where he held several
positions in quality and production.

Rajeev Venkayya, M.D.
(March 6, 1967)

President, Global Vaccine
Business Unit

Thomas Wozniewski,
Ph.D.
(July 26, 1962)

Global Manufacturing and
Supply Officer

B.

Compensation

The following table provides information about our Internal Directors’ compensation on an individual basis in the fiscal year ended March 31,

2020. 

Name
(Position)

Total
consolidated

compensation
(millions of yen)

Christophe Weber (Director)

2,073

Takeda

Company

Base
compensation
273(2)

Masato Iwasaki (Director)

297

Andrew S. Plump (Director)

1,046

Costa Saroukos (Director)

664

Takeda 
(Director portion)
Takeda 
(Employee portion)(4)
Takeda

Takeda Pharmaceuticals
International, Inc.(6)
Takeda 
(Director portion)(9)

35

27

12

125

180(10)

76

Amount of consolidated compensation by type (millions of yen)

Bonus

675

97

32

—

379

319

Long-term
incentive(1)
1,125(3)

106(5)

—

—

485(7)

165(11)

Other

—

—

—

—

45(8)

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Yasuhiko Yamanaka
(Director who is an Audit and
Supervisory Committee
Member)

50

Takeda

38

—

12(12)

—

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Notes: 
(1)

Compensation expense related to the long-term incentive plan is recognized over multiple fiscal years, depending on the length of the period
eligible for earning compensation. This column shows amounts recognized as expenses during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020. 
Base compensation includes the grossed up amount paid for residence and pension allowance for the relevant officer (102 million JPY). 
The amount recognized as an expense during the fiscal year, representing stock incentive plan (Board Incentive Plan) grants awarded in fiscal
years 2016 - 2019.
Shows the salary and other amounts earned as the President, Japan Pharma Business Unit. This employee portion of the bonus amount is not
included in the limit outlined in the proposal “Payment of Bonuses to Directors who are not Audit and Supervisory Committee Members” as
proposed at the 144th General Meeting of Shareholders held on June 24, 2020.
The amount recognized as an expense during the fiscal year for the stock incentive plan (Board Incentive Plan) grants awarded in fiscal years
2016-2019.
Shows the salary and other amounts earned as the President, Research and Development of Takeda Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.
The amount recognized as an expense during the fiscal year, representing stock incentive plan (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) grants awarded
in fiscal years 2016 - 2019.
Amounts of local retirement plan contributions and other additional benefits paid by Takeda Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. during the fiscal
year ended March 31, 2020, as well as the amount equal to taxes on such amounts.
The salary and other amounts Costa Saroukos earned as Chief Financial Officer prior to being appointed as a Director is not included.
Basic Compensation includes the grossed up amount paid for residence, pension allowances, and educational allowances etc. for the relevant
officer. (97 million JPY).
The amount recognized as an expense during the fiscal year, representing stock incentive plan (Board Incentive Plan) grants awarded in fiscal
years 2019.
The amount recognized as an expense during the fiscal year, representing stock incentive plan (Board Incentive Plan) grants awarded in fiscal
years 2016-2019.

The following table provides information about our External Directors’ compensation on an individual basis in the fiscal year ended March 31,

(2)
(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)
(7)

(8)

(9)
(10)

(11)

(12)

2020.

Amount of consolidated compensation by type (millions of yen)

Name
(Position)

Masahiro Sakane
(Director)

Olivier Bohuon
(Director)

Jean-Luc Butel
(Director)

Ian Clark
(Director)

Yoshiaki Fujimori
(Director)

Steven Gillis
(Director)

Shiro Kuniya
(Director)

Toshiyuki Shiga
(Director)

Koji Hatsukawa
(Director who is an Audit and
Supervisory Committee
Member)

Emiko Higashi
(Director who is an Audit and
Supervisory Committee
Member)

Total
consolidated

compensation
(millions of yen)

Company

Base
compensation

Bonus

Long-term
incentive(1)

24

19

21

19

19

19

20

20

22

25

¥

— ¥

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

20

21

18

21

20

21

20

20

20

18

¥

44

Takeda

¥

40

Takeda

39

Takeda

40

Takeda

39

Takeda

40

Takeda

40

Takeda

40

Takeda

42

Takeda

43

Takeda

77

Other

¥

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

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Michel Orsinger
(Director who is an Audit and
Supervisory Committee
Member)

41

Takeda

23

—

18

—

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Notes:  
(1)

Compensation expense related to the long-term incentive plan is recognized over multiple fiscal years, depending on the length of the period
eligible for earning compensation. This column shows amounts recognized as expenses during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020. 

Share-based Compensation Payments 

We maintain certain share-based compensation payment plans for the benefit of our directors and certain of our employees. In the fiscal
years ended March 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, we recorded total compensation expense related to our share-based payment plans of 22.2 billion JPY,
18.8 billion JPY and 30.0 billion JPY, respectively, in our consolidated statements of profit or loss. For detailed information about our share-based
compensation plans, including our stock option plan, stock incentive plan, phantom stock appreciation rights and restricted stock units, see Note 28 to
our audited consolidated financial statements.

C.

Board Practices

See “—A. Directors and Senior Management.” for information about the terms of service of the members of our Board of Directors and the

committees thereof. 

Corporate Governance Structure 

Under the Companies Act, joint stock corporations in Japan may adopt a corporate governance structure comprised of a board of directors
and an audit and supervisory committee, commonly referred to as the audit and supervisory committee system, in lieu of the traditional structure comprised
of a board of directors and a board of corporate auditors or the alternative structure comprised of a board of directors and three statutory committees.
The members of the audit and supervisory committee consist of three or more directors. We adopted the audit and supervisory committee system in June
2016, in order to increase transparency and independency of our board of directors, and further enhance our corporate governance, by establishing the
systems of audit and supervision conducted by the Audit and Supervisory Committee and increasing the proportion of the number of External Directors
and the diversity of our board of directors. This governance structure also enables us to enhance the separation of business execution and supervision
by delegating certain decision-making authority to individual members of our board of directors, realizing increased agility in decision-making and
helping the board of directors focus more on discussions of business strategies and particularly important business matters.

Board of Directors 

Pursuant to the audit and supervisory committee system, our board of directors is comprised of directors who are Audit and Supervisory
Committee members and directors who are not. Our articles of incorporation provide for a board of directors consisting of no more than 12 members
who are not Audit and Supervisory Committee members and no more than four directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee members. All
directors are elected by our shareholders at a general meeting of shareholders, with directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee members elected
separately from other directors. The term of office for directors who are not Audit and Supervisory Committee members expires at the close of the
ordinary general meeting of shareholders held with respect to the last fiscal year ended within one year after their election, and the term of office for
directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee members expires at the close of the ordinary general meeting of shareholders held with respect to
the last fiscal year ended within two years after their election. The current terms of our directors are set forth under “Item 6. Directors, Senior Management
and Employees—A. Directors and Senior Management.” All directors may serve any number of consecutive terms. None of our directors have entered
service contracts with us or any of our subsidiaries providing for benefits upon termination of employment.

Our board of directors has the ultimate responsibility for the administration of our affairs. Our board of directors, however, may delegate
by its resolution some or all of its decision-making authority in respect of the execution of operational matters (excluding certain matters specified in
the Companies Act) to individual directors and has delegated such decision-making authority as described below. Our board of directors elect one or
more representative directors from among its members who are not Audit and Supervisory Committee members. Each of the representative directors
has the authority to represent us in the conduct of our affairs. 

Audit and Supervisory Committee 

Our directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee members are not required to be certified public accountants. They may not serve
concurrently as executive directors, managers or any other type of employee for us or for any of our subsidiaries, or as accounting advisors or corporate
executive officers for any of our subsidiaries. In addition, more than half of our directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee members at any
one time must be external directors as defined under the Companies Act, who have not served as executive directors, corporate executive officers,
managers or any other type of employee for us or any of our subsidiaries for ten years prior to their election and fulfill certain other requirements specified
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The Audit and Supervisory Committee has a statutory duty to audit the administration of our affairs by our directors, to examine the financial
statements and business reports to be submitted to the shareholders by a representative director, to prepare an audit report each year, to determine details
of proposals concerning the appointment and dismissal of independent auditors and the refusal to reappoint independent auditors for submission to
general meetings of shareholders and to determine the opinion on election, removal, resignation of or compensation for directors who are not Audit and
Supervisory Committee members, which may be expressed at a general meeting of shareholders. An Audit and Supervisory Committee member may
note his or her opinion in the audit report issued by the Audit and Supervisory Committee if such an opinion differs from that expressed in the audit
report. Additionally, our Audit and Supervisory Committee serves as our “audit committee” for the purposes of Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act.
We are required to appoint and have appointed an independent auditor, who has a statutory duty of examining the financial statements to be submitted
to the shareholders by a Representative Director and preparing its audit report thereon. KPMG AZSA LLC currently acts as our independent auditor. 

Takeda Executive Team 

As management tasks continue to diversify, we have established a Takeda executive team under the President and Chief Executive Officer,
consisting of certain directors and employees in senior positions who manage and supervise our key functions, as well as a Business Review Committee,
which is responsible for consideration and determination of general management matters, a Portfolio Review Committee, which is responsible for R&D
and products-related matters, and a Risk, Ethics and Compliance Committee, which is responsible for internal audit, risk management and compliance
matters. Our board of directors has delegated all of its decision-making authority in respect of operational matters (excluding certain matters specified
in the Companies Act, as well as substantive matters valued at 100 billion JPY or more or those matters which will have substantial impact on us or our
stakeholders) to the President and Chief Executive Officer, three directors belonging to the Business Review Committee, one director belonging to the
Portfolio Review Committee, and one director belonging to the Risk, Ethics and Compliance Committee. 

Nomination Committee and Compensation Committee 

We also have voluntarily established a Nomination Committee and a Compensation Committee as advisory committees of the board of
directors. The majority of each committee’s members must be “External Members” (either external directors or external experts). Furthermore, at least
one director who is an Audit and Supervisory Committee member must be assigned to each committee and each committee must be chaired by an external
director. As of the date of this annual report, the Nomination Committee consists of one external director who serves as chairman, four other external
directors and one other director as an observer who is not an external director, and the Compensation Committee consists of one external director who
serves as chairman, and three other external directors. Together, the committees serve to ensure transparency and objectivity in decision-making relating
to personnel matters for directors (including appropriate standards and procedures for appointment and reappointment and establishing and administering
appropriate succession plans) and the compensation system (including appropriate levels of compensation for the directors, appropriate performance
targets within the bonus system for directors and appropriate bonuses based on business results).  Also, by resolution of the board of directors, the
authority to decide the amount of individual remuneration of Internal Directors who are not Audit and Supervisory Committee members is delegated to
the Compensation Committee, through which we have realized a more transparent process in determining individual remuneration.

Limitation of Liability of Directors 

Under the Companies Act and our articles of incorporation, we may exempt, by resolution of the board of directors, our directors from
liabilities to us arising in connection with their failure to execute their duties in good faith and without gross negligence, within the limits stipulated by
applicable laws and regulations. In addition, our articles of incorporation provide that we may enter into agreements with our directors (excluding
executive directors as defined under the Companies Act) to limit their respective liabilities to us arising from their failure to execute their duties in good
faith and without gross negligence, subject to applicable laws and regulations. We have entered into such agreements with our non-executive directors,
which limit the maximum amount of their respective liabilities to us to the minimum amount stipulated by applicable laws and regulations, so long as
those directors act in good faith and without gross negligence in performing their duties.

D.

Employees

As of March 31, 2020, we had 47,495 employees on a consolidated basis, of which 6,509 employees were based in Japan and 40,986 employees

were based outside Japan.

We have concluded a collective bargaining agreement with the Takeda Pharmaceutical Workers Union, through which we have established
sound relations with our employees in Japan. We hold regular dialogues with the union concerning, among other issues, conditions of employment and
human resources practices. Similarly, all of our group companies hold discussions with their respective workers unions and employee representatives
in accordance with local laws. We have an employee stock ownership association for employees of Takeda.

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E.

Share Ownership

The following table shows the number of shares owned by our directors as of March 31, 2020. 

Directors

Name

Christophe Weber

Costa Saroukos

Masato Iwasaki

Andrew Plump

Masahiro Sakane

Olivier Bohuon

Jean-Luc Butel

Ian Clark

Yoshiaki Fujimori

Steven Gillis

Shiro Kuniya

Toshiyuki Shiga

Yasuhiko Yamanaka

Koji Hatsukawa

Emiko Higashi

Michel Orsinger

Total

Number of shares held
(of which, number of shares scheduled to
be issued pursuant to equity - 
settled share-based compensation plans)

398,062

(162,462)

35,103

(33,603)

30,240

(11,244)

60,418

(60,418)

10,408

(9,508)

7,346

(7,346)

11,522

(11,522)

7,346

(7,346)

12,808

(9,508)

7,346

(7,346)

11,508

(9,508)

12,208

(9,508)

35,967

(10,867)

11,308

(9,508)

11,522

(11,522)

11,522

(11,522)

674,634
(382,738)

Each of our directors held less than one percent of our total issued shares as of March 31, 2020. Shares held by directors have equal voting

rights as common stock held by other holders.

For detailed information about our share-based compensation plans, including our stock option plan, stock incentive plan, phantom stock

appreciation rights and restricted stock units, see Note 28 to our audited consolidated financial statements.

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Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions 

A.

Major Shareholders

The following table sets forth the number of shares held of record by each of our principal shareholders as well as the percentage of our

issued shares held by each of our principal shareholders as of March 31, 2020. 

Shareholder

The Master Trust Bank of Japan, Ltd. (Trust account)

The Bank Of New York Mellon as Depositary Bank for Depositary Receipt Holders
Japan Trustee Services Bank, Ltd. (Trust account)

JP Morgan Chase Bank 385632

Nippon Life Insurance Company

Japan Trustee Services Bank, Ltd. (Trust account 5)

SSBTC Client Omnibus Account

JP Morgan Chase Bank 385151

State Street Bank West Client-Treaty 505234

Japan Trustee Services Bank, Ltd. (Trust account 7)

Total

___________
Notes: 

Number of shares 
held of record
(thousands, except percentages)

Percentage of 
issued shares(1)

125,740

7.98%

84,991

81,195

47,739

35,360

33,897

25,727

25,030

23,355

22,268

5.39

5.15

3.03

2.24

2.15

1.63

1.59

1.48

1.41

505,304

32.06%

(1)

Percentage of issued shares excludes treasury stock held as of March 31, 2020. As of March 31, 2020, we held 18,608,312 shares of common
stock as treasury stock, which include 169,878 shares held by us, 18,353,308 shares held in trust for our stock-based compensation plans and
85,126 shares held by equity-method affiliates (based on our ownership percentage in them). The total number of issued shares, less treasury
stock, used to calculate percentages in the above table include such shares held in trust or by equity-method affiliates. 

Our major shareholders of common stock have the same voting rights as other holders of common stock. 

As of March 31, 2020, there were 308 record holders of our common stock with addresses in the U.S., whose shareholdings represented
approximately 22% of our outstanding common stock on that date. One such shareholder was The Bank of New York Mellon as depositary for
holders of ADSs, which held 84.9 million shares, or 5.39% of the total number of shares in issue, as of such date. Because some of these shares were
held by brokers or other nominees, the number of record holders with addresses in the U.S. might not fully reflect the number of beneficial owners
in the U.S. 

To the extent known to us, we are not directly or indirectly owned or controlled by any other corporation, by any foreign government or

by any other natural or legal person severally or jointly.

To our knowledge, there are no arrangements, the operation of which may at a subsequent date result in a change in control of us.

B.

Related Party Transactions

From time to time, we enter into agreements and engage in transactions with a number of subsidiaries and affiliates in the ordinary course
of our business. Takeda has one major affiliate, Teva Takeda Pharma Ltd., to which Takeda sells products and acts as a sales agent. Total transactions
with Teva Takeda Pharma Ltd. for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020 was 5.9 billion JPY. The terms and conditions of the related party transactions
are entered into on terms consistent with third-party transactions and considering market prices. In addition, the receivables and payables are settled in
cash and consistent with terms of third party settlements.

C.

Interests of Experts and Counsel

Not applicable.

Item 8. Financial Information 

A.

Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information

Our audited consolidated financial statements are included under “Item 18—Financial Statements”. 

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Legal Proceedings 

The information required by this item is set forth in our consolidated financial statements included in this annual report. See Note 32 to

our audited consolidated financial statements for a detailed discussion of legal proceedings.

Dividends

Our capital resource management is based on the following:

•
•

•
•

investments in our internal R&D pipeline, foundational technology and ability to develop and bring to market new products;
dividends as an important tool for returning capital to shareholders, while emphasizing capital gains for shareholders through
increased corporate value;
the maintenance of an investment-grade credit rating; and
disciplined alliances and acquisitions in order to strengthen our business around our key therapeutic areas.

As noted above, the return of capital to shareholders is one of the focus areas for our management, and we believe our dividend policy

is an important tool for accomplishing our goals.

The following table sets forth the dividends paid with respect to each of our fiscal years indicated. 

Dividends declared and paid

April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018

Q1 2017

Q3 2017

April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019

Q1 2018

Q3 2018

April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020

Q1 2019

Q3 2019

Total
dividends 
(billions of
yen) 

Dividends
per share
 (yen) 

Basis date 

Effective date 

¥

71.1

¥

90.00

March 31, 2017

June 29, 2017

71.2

90.00

September 30, 2017

December 1, 2017

71.5

71.5

140.8

141.9

90.00

90.00

90.00

90.00

March 31, 2018

June 29, 2018

September 30, 2018

December 3, 2018

March 31, 2019

June 28, 2019

September 30, 2019

December 2, 2019

Dividend declared for which the effective date falls in the following fiscal year are as follows:

Dividends declared and paid

April 1, 2020, to March 31, 2021

Q1 2020

B.

Significant Changes

Total
dividends 
(billions of
yen) 

Dividends
per share
 (yen) 

Basis date 

Effective date 

¥

141.9

¥

90.00

March 31, 2020

June 25, 2020

No significant change has occurred since the date of the annual financial statements.

Item 9. The Offer and Listing

A.

Offer and Listing Details

See Item 9.C of this annual report.

B.

Plan of Distribution

Not applicable. 

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C.

Markets

In Japan, our common stock has been listed since 1949 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Our common stock is also listed on the Nagoya Stock
Exchange, the Fukuoka Stock Exchange and the Sapporo Securities Exchange. On each of these markets, our common stock trades under the securities
identification code “4502.”

ADSs, each representing 0.5 shares of our common stock, have been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since 2018 and trade under

the symbol “TAK.” 

D.

Selling Shareholders

Not applicable. 

E.

Dilution

Not applicable. 

F.

Expenses of the Issue

Not applicable. 

Item 10. Additional Information 

A.

Share Capital

Not applicable.

B.

Memorandum and Articles of Association

We are a joint-stock corporation incorporated in Japan under the Companies Act. The rights of our shareholders are represented by shares
of our common stock as described below, and shareholders’ liability is limited to the amount of subscription for such shares. As of March 31, 2020, our
authorized share capital consisted of 3,500,000,000 shares of common stock of which 1,576,373,908 shares were issued. 

Only the holders of our common stock will be entitled to the shareholder rights described below. In order to exercise the rights described
below, holders of our ADSs will be required to withdraw their ADSs in favor of shares of our common stock in order to exercise their rights as shareholders.

Company Purpose

Article 3 of our Articles of Incorporation, which are included as an exhibit hereto, set forth our objects and purposes, which are to engage

in the following businesses:

• Manufacture, purchase and sale of medicines, chemicals for non-medicinal uses, quasi-medicines, medical instruments, appliances and
supplies,  measuring  equipments,  cosmetics,  food  products,  beverages,  food  additives,  livestock  feed  additives  and  other  chemical
products, and instruments, appliances and equipment relating to any of the foregoing products; 

•

•

•

Computerized information processing services, development, purchase and sale of software, and information providing services;

Support of businesses, and advice, training and assistance for management;

Trucking and freight forwarding; 

• Warehousing; 

•

Publishing; 

• Management, purchase, sale and lease of real estate; and 

•

Business ancillary or related to any of those specified in each foregoing clause. 

Book-Entry Transfer System 

The Japanese book-entry transfer system for listed shares of Japanese companies under the Book-Entry Act of Japan (the “Book-Entry Act”)
applies to the shares of our common stock. Under this system, shares of all Japanese companies listed on any Japanese stock exchange are dematerialized.
Under the book-entry transfer system, in order for any person to hold, sell or otherwise dispose of listed shares of Japanese companies, they must have
an account at an account management institution unless such person has an account at Japan Securities Depository Center, Incorporated (the “JASDEC”).
“Account management institutions” are financial instruments business operators (i.e., securities firms), banks, trust companies and certain other financial
institutions that meet the requirements prescribed by the Book-Entry Act, and only those financial institutions that meet the further stringent requirements
of the Book-Entry Act can open accounts directly at JASDEC. 

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The following description of the book-entry transfer system assumes that the relevant person has no account at JASDEC. 

Under the Book-Entry Act, any transfer of shares is affected through book-entry, and the title to the shares passes to the transferee at the
time when the transferred number of shares is recorded in the transferee’s account at an account management institution. The holder of an account at an
account management institution is presumed to be the legal owner of the shares held in such account. 

Under the Companies Act, in order to assert shareholders’ rights against us, the transferee must have its name and address registered in the
register of our shareholders, except in limited circumstances. Under the book-entry transfer system, such registration is generally made upon receipt of
an all shareholders notice (soukabunushi tsuchi) (as described in “— Register of Shareholders”) from JASDEC. For this purpose, shareholders are
required  to  file  their  names  and  addresses  with  our  transfer  agent  through  the  account  management  institution  and  JASDEC.  See  “—  Register  of
Shareholders” for more information. 

Non-resident shareholders are required to appoint a standing proxy in Japan or provide a mailing address in Japan. Each such shareholder
must give notice of its standing proxy or a mailing address to the relevant account management institution. Such notice will be forwarded to our transfer
agent through JASDEC. Japanese securities firms and commercial banks customarily act as standing proxies and provide related services for standard
fees. Notices from us to non-resident shareholders are delivered to the standing proxies or mailing addresses. 

Register of Shareholders 

Under the book-entry transfer system, the registration of names, addresses and other information of shareholders in the register of our
shareholders will be made by us upon the receipt of an all shareholders notice (with the exception that in the event of the issuance of new shares, we
will register the names, addresses and other information of our shareholders in the register of our shareholders without an all shareholders notice from
JASDEC) given to us by JASDEC, which will give us such all shareholders notice based on information provided by the account management institutions.
Such all shareholders notice will be made only in cases prescribed under the Book-Entry Act such as when we fix the record date and when we make a
request to JASDEC with any justifiable reason. Therefore, a shareholder may not assert shareholders’ rights against us immediately after such shareholder
acquires our shares, unless such shareholder’s name and address are registered in the register of our shareholders upon our receipt of an all shareholders
notice; provided, however, that, in respect of the exercise of rights of minority shareholders as defined in the Book-Entry Act, a shareholder may exercise
such rights upon giving us an individual shareholder notice (kobetsukabunushi tsuchi) through JASDEC only during a certain period prescribed under
the Book-Entry Act. 

Distribution of Surplus 

Under the Companies Act, the distribution of dividends takes the form of distribution of Surplus (as defined in “—Restriction on Distribution
of Surplus”), and a distribution of Surplus may be made in cash and/or in kind, with no restrictions on the timing and frequency of such distributions.
The Companies Act generally requires a joint-stock corporation to make distributions of Surplus authorized by a resolution of a general meeting of
shareholders. However, in accordance with the Companies Act, our Articles of Incorporation provide that the board of directors has the authority to
make decisions regarding distributions of Surplus, except for limited exceptions, as provided by the Companies Act, as long as the company that has
both of an independent auditor and an audit and supervisory committee satisfies the following requirements: 

(a)

(b)

the normal term of office of directors who are not audit and supervisory committee members expires at the close of the ordinary general
meeting of shareholders held with respect to the last fiscal year ended within one year after their election (our Articles of Incorporation
currently satisfies this requirement); and 

its non-consolidated annual financial statements and certain documents for the latest fiscal year fairly present its assets and profit or loss,
as required by the ordinances of the Ministry of Justice. 

A resolution of a general meeting of shareholders or the board of directors authorizing a distribution of Surplus must specify the kind and
aggregate book value of the assets to be distributed, the manner of allocation of such assets to shareholders and the effective date of the distribution. If
a distribution of Surplus is to be made in kind, we may, pursuant to a resolution of a general meeting of shareholders or the board of directors, grant a
right to the shareholders to require us to make such distribution in cash instead of in kind. If no such right is granted to shareholders, the relevant
distribution of Surplus must be approved by a special resolution of a general meeting of shareholders. See “— Voting Rights” for more details regarding
a special resolution. Our Articles of Incorporation provide that we are relieved of our obligation to pay any distributions in cash that go unclaimed for
three years after the date they first become payable. 

Restriction on Distribution of Surplus 

Under the Companies Act, we may distribute Surplus up to the excess of the aggregate of (a) and (b) below, less the aggregate of (c) through

(f) below, as of the effective date of such distribution, if our net assets are not less than 3,000,000 JPY: 

(a)

(b)

the amount of Surplus, as described below; 

in the event that extraordinary financial statements as of, or for a period from the beginning of the fiscal year to, the specified date are
approved, the aggregate amount of (i) the aggregate amount as provided for by an ordinance of the Ministry of Justice as the net profit for
such  period  described  in  the  statement  of  profit  and  loss  constituting  the  extraordinary  financial  statements,  and  (ii) the  amount  of
consideration that we received for the treasury stock that we disposed of during such period; 

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(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

the book value of our treasury stock; 

in the event that we disposed of treasury stock after the end of the previous fiscal year, the amount of consideration that we received for
such treasury stock; 

in the event described in (b) in this paragraph, the aggregate amount as provided for by an ordinance of the Ministry of Justice as the net
loss for such period described in the statement of profit and loss constituting the extraordinary financial statements; and 

certain other amounts set forth in the ordinances of the Ministry of Justice, including (if the sum of one-half of goodwill and the deferred
assets exceeds the total of share capital, additional paid-in capital and legal earnings reserve, each such amount as it appears on the balance
sheet as of the end of the previous fiscal year) all or a certain part of such excess amount as calculated in accordance with the ordinances
of the Ministry of Justice. 

For the purposes of this section, the amount of “Surplus” is the excess of the aggregate of (I) through (IV) below, less the aggregate of

(V) through (VII) below: 

(I)

(II)

(III)

(IV)

the aggregate of other capital surplus and other retained earnings at the end of the previous fiscal year; 

in the event that we disposed of treasury stock after the end of the previous fiscal year, the difference between the book value of such
treasury stock and the consideration that we received for such treasury stock; 

in the event that we reduced our share capital after the end of the previous fiscal year, the amount of such reduction less the portion thereof
that has been transferred to additional paid-in capital and/or legal earnings reserve (if any); 

in the event that we reduced additional paid-in capital and/or legal earnings reserve after the end of the previous fiscal year, the amount
of such reduction less the portion thereof that has been transferred to share capital (if any); 

(V)

in the event that we canceled treasury stock after the end of the previous fiscal year, the book value of such treasury stock; 

(VI)

in the event that we distributed Surplus after the end of the previous fiscal year, the aggregate of the following amounts: 

(1)

(2)

(3)

the  aggregate  amount  of  the  book  value  of  the  distributed  assets,  excluding  the  book  value  of  such  assets  that  would  be
distributed to shareholders but for their exercise of the right to receive dividends in cash instead of dividends in kind; 

the  aggregate  amount  of  cash  distributed  to  shareholders  who  exercised  the  right  to  receive  dividends  in  cash  instead  of
dividends in kind; and 

the aggregate amount of cash paid to shareholders holding fewer shares than the shares that were required in order to receive
dividends in kind; 

(VII)

the aggregate amounts of (1) through (4) below, less (5) and (6) below: 

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

in the event that the amount of Surplus was reduced and transferred to additional paid-in capital, legal earnings reserve and/
or share capital after the end of the previous fiscal year, the amount so transferred; 

in the event that we distributed Surplus after the end of the previous fiscal year, the amount set aside in additional paid-in
capital and/or legal earnings reserve; 

in the event that we disposed of treasury stock in the process of (x) a merger in which we acquired all rights and obligations
of a company, (y) a corporate split in which we acquired all or a part of the rights and obligations of a split company or (z) a
share exchange in which we acquired all shares of a company after the end of the previous fiscal year, the difference between
the book value of such treasury stock and the consideration that we received for such treasury stock; 

in the event that the amount of Surplus was reduced in the process of a corporate split in which we transferred all or a part of
our rights and obligations after the end of the previous fiscal year, the amount so reduced; 

in the event of (x) a merger in which we acquired all rights and obligations of a company, (y) a corporate split in which we
acquired all or a part of the rights and obligations of a split company or (z) a share exchange in which we acquired all shares
of a company after the end of the previous fiscal year, the aggregate amount of (i) the amount of other capital surplus after
such merger, corporate split or share exchange, less the amount of other capital surplus before such merger, corporate split or
share exchange, and (ii) the amount of other retained earnings after such merger, corporate split or share exchange, less the
amount of other retained earnings before such merger, corporate split or share exchange; and 

in the event that an obligation to cover a deficiency, such as the obligation of a person who subscribed for newly issued shares
with an unfair amount to be paid in, was fulfilled after the end of the previous fiscal year, the amount of other capital surplus
increased by such payment. 

In Japan, the “ex-dividend” date and the record date for any distribution of Surplus come before the date a company determines the amount

of distribution of Surplus to be paid. 

For information as to Japanese taxes on dividends, see “Taxation — Japanese Taxation.” 

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Capital and Reserves 

Under the Companies Act, the paid-in amount of any newly-issued shares of stock is required to be accounted for as share capital, although
we may account for an amount not exceeding one-half of such paid-in amount as additional paid-in capital. We may generally reduce additional paid-
in capital and/or legal earnings reserve by resolution of a general meeting of shareholders, subject to completion of protection procedures for creditors
in accordance with the Companies Act, and, if so decided by the same resolution, we may account for the whole or any part of the amount of such
reduction as share capital. We may generally reduce share capital by a special resolution of a general meeting of shareholders subject to completion of
protection procedures for creditors in accordance with the Companies Act, and, if so decided by the same resolution, we may account for the whole or
any part of the amount of such reduction as additional paid-in capital or legal earnings reserve. 

Stock Splits 

Under the Companies Act, we may at any time split shares in issue into a greater number of the same class of shares by a resolution of the
board of directors or by determination of an individual director to whom the authority to make such determination has been delegated by resolution of
the board of directors. A company that has issued only one class of shares may amend its articles of incorporation to increase the number of the authorized
shares to be issued up to a number in proportion to the stock split by resolution of the board of directors or by determination of an individual director
to whom the authority to make such determination has been delegated by resolution of the board of directors, rather than a special resolution of a general
meeting of shareholders, which is otherwise required for amending the articles of incorporation. When a stock split is to be made, we must give public
notice of the stock split, specifying the record date therefor, at least two weeks prior to such record date. 

Under the book-entry transfer system, on the effective date of the stock split, the numbers of shares recorded in all accounts held by our

shareholders at account management institutions will be increased in accordance with the applicable ratio. 

Gratuitous Allocations 

Under the Companies Act, we may allot any class of shares to our existing shareholders without any additional contribution by resolution
of the board of directors or by determination of an individual director to whom the authority to make such determination has been delegated by resolution
of the board of directors; provided that although our treasury stock may be allotted to our shareholders, any allotment of shares will not accrue to shares
of our treasury stock. 

When a gratuitous allocation is to be made and we set a record date therefor, we must give public notice of the gratuitous allocation, specifying

the record date therefor, at least two weeks prior to the record date. 

Under the book-entry transfer system, on the effective date of the gratuitous allocation, the number of shares of our common stock recorded

in accounts held by our shareholders at account management institutions will be increased in accordance with a notice from us to JASDEC. 

Reverse Stock Split 

Under the Companies Act, we may at any time consolidate our shares into a smaller number of shares by a special resolution of the general
meeting of shareholders. We must disclose the reason for the reverse stock split at the general meeting of shareholders. When a reverse stock split is to
be made, we must give public notice of the reverse stock split, at least two weeks (or, in certain cases where any fractions of shares are left as a result
of a reverse stock split, 20 days) prior to the effective date of the reverse stock split. 

Under the book-entry transfer system, on the effective date of the reverse stock split, the numbers of shares recorded in all accounts held by

our shareholders at account management institutions will be decreased in accordance with the applicable ratio. 

Unit Share System 

General 

Our Articles of Incorporation provide that 100 shares constitute one “unit” of common stock. Our board of directors or an individual director
to whom the authority to make such determination has been delegated by resolution of the board of directors is permitted to reduce the number of shares
that will constitute one unit or to abolish the unit share system entirely by amending our Articles of Incorporation, without shareholders’ approval, with
public notice without delay after the effective date of such amendment. 

Transferability of Shares Constituting Less Than One Unit 

Under the book-entry transfer system, shares constituting less than one unit are transferable. Under the rules of the Japanese stock exchanges,
however, shares constituting less than one unit do not comprise a trading unit, except in limited circumstances, and accordingly may not be sold on the
Japanese stock exchanges. 

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Voting Rights of a Holder of Shares Constituting Less Than One Unit 

A holder of shares constituting less than one unit cannot exercise any voting rights pertaining to those shares. In calculating the quorum for
various voting purposes, the aggregate number of shares constituting less than one unit will be excluded from the number of outstanding shares. A holder
of shares representing one or more full units will have one vote for each full unit represented. 

A holder of shares constituting less than one unit does not have any rights related to voting, such as the right to participate in a demand for the
resignation of a director, the right to participate in a request for the convocation of a general meeting of shareholders and the right to join with other
shareholders to propose a matter to be included in the agenda of a general meeting of shareholders. 

Rights of a Holder of Shares Constituting Less Than One Unit to Require Us to Purchase Shares and to Sell Shares 

Under the Companies Act, a holder of shares constituting less than one full unit may at any time request that we purchase such shares. In
addition, our Articles of Incorporation provide that, pursuant to our Share Handling Regulations, a holder of shares constituting less than one full unit
has the right to request that we sell to such holder such number of shares constituting less than one full unit which, when added to the shares constituting
less than one full unit currently owned by such holder, will constitute one full unit. 

Under the book-entry system, such a request must be made to us through the relevant account managing institution. The price at which shares
of common stock constituting less than one unit will be purchased or sold by us pursuant to such a request will be equal to (a) the closing price of shares
of our common stock reported by the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the day when the request is received by our transfer agent or (b) if no sale takes place
on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on that day, the price at which the sale of shares of our common stock is executed on such stock exchange immediately
thereafter. 

General Meeting of Shareholders 

Our ordinary general meeting of shareholders is usually held every June in Japan. The record date for an ordinary general meeting of shareholders
is March 31 of each year. In addition, we may hold an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders whenever necessary by giving at least two weeks’
advance notice to shareholders. 

Notice of convocation of a general meeting of shareholders setting forth the time, place, purpose thereof and certain other matters set forth in
the Companies Act and relevant ordinances must be mailed to each shareholder having voting rights (or, in the case of a non-resident shareholder, to
his or her standing proxy or mailing address in Japan) at least two weeks prior to the date set for such meeting. Such notice may be given to shareholders
by electronic means, subject to the consent of the relevant shareholders. 

Any shareholder or group of shareholders holding at least 3% of the total number of voting rights for a period of six months or more may require,
with an individual shareholder notice (as described in “— Register of Shareholders”), the convocation of a general meeting of shareholders for a particular
purpose. Unless such general meeting of shareholders is convened without delay or a convocation notice of a meeting which is to be held not later than
eight weeks from the day of such demand is dispatched, the requiring shareholder may, upon obtaining a court approval, convene such general meeting
of shareholders. 

Any shareholder or group of shareholders holding at least 300 voting rights or 1% of the total number of voting rights for a period of six months
or more may propose a matter to be included in the agenda of a general meeting of shareholders, and may propose to describe such matter together with
a summary of the proposal to be submitted by such shareholder in a convocation notice to our shareholders, by submitting a request to a director at least
eight weeks prior to the date set for such meeting, with an individual shareholder notice (as described in “— Register of Shareholders”). 

The Companies Act enables a company to amend its articles of incorporation in order to loosen the requirements for the number of shares held
and shareholding period, as well as the period required for dispatching a convocation notice or submission of requests, all of which are required for any
shareholder or group of shareholders to request the convocation of a general meeting of shareholders or to propose a matter to be included in the agenda
of a general meeting of shareholders. Our Articles of Incorporation do not provide for loosening such requirements. 

Voting Rights 

A shareholder of record is entitled to one vote per unit (100 shares) of common stock, except that neither we nor any corporation, partnership
or other similar entity in which we hold, directly or indirectly, 25% or more of the voting rights shall exercise any voting rights in respect of shares held
by us or such entity, as the case may be. Except as otherwise provided by law or by our Articles of Incorporation, a resolution can be adopted at a general
meeting of shareholders by a majority of the voting rights represented at the meeting. Shareholders may also exercise their voting rights through proxies,
provided that the proxy is granted to one of our shareholders having voting rights. The Companies Act and our Articles of Incorporation provide that
the quorum for the election of directors is one-third of the total number of voting rights. Our Articles of Incorporation provide that the shares may not
be voted cumulatively for the election of directors. 

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The  Companies Act  provides  that  a  special  resolution  of  the  general  meeting  of  shareholders  is  required  for  certain  significant  corporate

transactions, including: 

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

any amendment to our Articles of Incorporation (except for amendments that may be made without the approval of shareholders under
the Companies Act); 

a reduction of share capital, subject to certain exceptions under which a shareholders’ resolution is not required, such as a reduction of
share capital for the purpose of replenishing capital deficiencies; 

transfer of the whole or a part of our equity interests in any of our subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions under which a shareholders’
resolution is not required; 

a dissolution, merger or consolidation, subject to certain exceptions under which a shareholders’ resolution is not required; 

the transfer of the whole or a substantial part of our business, subject to certain exceptions under which a shareholders’ resolution is
not required; 

the taking over of the whole of the business of any other corporation, subject to certain exceptions under which a shareholders’ resolution
is not required; 

a corporate split, subject to certain exceptions under which a shareholders’ resolution is not required; 

a share exchange (kabushiki kokan) or share transfer (kabushiki iten) for the purpose of establishing 100% parent-subsidiary relationships,
subject to certain exceptions under which a shareholders’ resolution is not required; 

any issuance of new shares or transfer of existing shares held by us as treasury stock at a “specially favorable” price and any issuance
of stock acquisition rights or bonds with stock acquisition rights at a “specially favorable” price or on “specially favorable” conditions
to any persons other than shareholders; 

any acquisition by us of our own shares from specific persons other than our subsidiaries; 

reverse stock split; or 

the removal of directors who are audit and supervisory committee members. 

Except as otherwise provided by law or in our Articles of Incorporation, a special resolution of the general meeting of shareholders requires
the approval of the holders of at least two-thirds of the voting rights of all shareholders present or represented at a meeting where a quorum is present.
Our Articles of Incorporation provide that a quorum exists when one-third of the total number of voting rights is present or represented. 

Liquidation Rights 

If we are liquidated, the assets remaining after payment of all taxes, liquidation expenses and debts will be distributed among shareholders in

proportion to the number of shares they hold. 

Rights to Allotment of Shares 

Holders of shares of our common stock have no pre-emptive rights. Authorized but unissued shares may be issued at the times and on the terms
as the board of directors or an individual director to whom the authority to make such determination has been delegated by resolution of the board of
directors determines, so long as the limitations with respect to the issuance of new shares at “specially favorable” prices (as described in “— Voting
Rights”) are observed. Our board of directors or an individual director to whom the authority to make such determination has been delegated by resolution
of the board of directors may, however, determine that shareholders shall be given rights to allotment regarding a particular issue of new shares, in which
case such rights must be given on uniform terms to all holders of the shares as of a record date for which not less than two weeks’ prior public notice
must be given. Each shareholder to whom such rights are given must also be given notice of the expiration date thereof at least two weeks prior to the
date on which such rights expire. The rights to allotment of new shares may not be transferred. However, the Companies Act enables us to allot stock
acquisition rights to shareholders without consideration therefor, and such stock acquisition rights are transferable. See “— Stock Acquisition Rights”
below. 

In cases where a particular issuance of new shares (i) violates laws and regulations or our Articles of Incorporation, or (ii) will be performed
in a manner materially unfair, and shareholders may suffer disadvantages therefrom, such shareholders may file an injunction with a court of law to
enjoin such issuance. 

Stock Acquisition Rights 

Subject to certain conditions and to the limitations on issuances at a “specially favorable” price or on “specially favorable” conditions described
in “— Voting Rights,” we may issue stock acquisition rights (shinkabu yoyakuken) and bonds with stock acquisition rights (shinkabu yoyakuken-tsuki
shasai) by a resolution of the board of directors or by determination of an individual director to whom the authority to make such determination has
been delegated by resolution of the board of directors. Holders of stock acquisition rights may exercise their rights to acquire a certain number of shares
within the exercise period as set forth in the terms of their stock acquisition rights. Upon exercise of stock acquisition rights, we will be obligated either
to issue the relevant number of new shares or, alternatively, to transfer the necessary number of shares of treasury stock held by us. 

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Record Date 

The record date for annual dividends and the determination of shareholders entitled to vote at the ordinary general meeting of our shareholders

is March 31. The record date for interim dividends is September 30. 

In addition, by a resolution of the board of directors or by determination of an individual director to whom the authority to make such determination
has been delegated by resolution of the board of directors, we may set a record date for determining the shareholders entitled to other rights and for other
purposes by giving at least two weeks’ prior public notice. 

Under the rules of JASDEC, we are required to give notice of each record date to JASDEC promptly after setting such record date. JASDEC
is required to promptly give us notice of the names and addresses of the holders of shares of our common stock, the number of shares of our common
stock held by them and other relevant information as at each record date. 

Purchase of Our Own Shares 

Under the Companies Act and our Articles of Incorporation, we may acquire our own shares: 

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by purchase on any stock exchange on which our shares are listed or by way of tender offer, pursuant to a resolution of our board of
directors subject to certain requirements; 

by purchase from a specific party other than any of our subsidiaries, pursuant to a special resolution of a general meeting of shareholders;
and 

by purchase from any of our subsidiaries, pursuant to a resolution of the board of directors or determination of an individual director
to whom the authority to make such determination has been delegated by resolution of the board of directors. 

If we acquire our own shares from a specific party other than any of our subsidiaries as specified above at a price higher than the greater of
(i) (a) the closing price of the shares at the market trading such shares on the day immediately preceding the day on which the relevant special resolution
of a general meeting of shareholders is made or (b) if no sale takes place at such market on that day, the price at which the sale of the shares is effected
on such market immediately thereafter and (ii) in the event that such shares are subject to a tender offer, the price set in the contract regarding such
tender offer on that day, shareholders may request that we include him or her as the seller of his or her shares in the proposed purchase. Any such
acquisition of shares must satisfy certain requirements, such as that we may only acquire our own shares in an aggregate amount up to the amount that
we may distribute as Surplus. See “— Distribution of Surplus” above for more details regarding this amount. 

Our own shares acquired by us may be held by us as treasury stock for any period or may be canceled by resolution of the board of directors
or by determination of an individual director to whom the authority to make such determination has been delegated by resolution of the board of directors.
We may also transfer the shares held by us to any person, subject to a resolution of the board of directors or determination of an individual director to
whom the authority to make such determination has been delegated by resolution of the board of directors, and subject also to other requirements similar
to those applicable to the issuance of new shares, as described in “— Rights to Allotment of Shares” above. We may also utilize our treasury stock (x) for
the purpose of transfer to any person upon exercise of stock acquisition rights or (y) for the purpose of acquiring another company by way of merger,
share exchange, or corporate split through exchange of treasury stock for shares or assets of the acquired company. 

Request by Controlling Shareholder to Sell All Shares 

Under the Companies Act and our Articles of Incorporation, in general, a shareholder holding 90% or more of our voting rights, directly or
through wholly-owned subsidiaries, shall have the right to request that all other shareholders other than us (and all other holders of stock acquisition
rights other than us, as the case may be) sell all shares (and all stock acquisition rights, as the case may be) held by them with our approval, which must
be made by a resolution of the board of directors or by determination of an individual director to whom the authority to make such determination has
been delegated by resolution of the board of directors (kabushiki tou uriwatashi seikyu or a “Share Sales Request”). In order to make a Share Sales
Request, such controlling shareholder will be required to issue a prior notice to us. If we approve such Share Sales Request, we will be required to make
a public notice to all holders and registered pledgees of shares (and stock acquisition rights, as the case may be) not later than 20 days before the effective
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Sale by Us of Shares Held by Shareholders Whose Addresses Are Unknown 

Under the Companies Act, we are not required to send a notice to a shareholder if notices to such shareholder fail to arrive for a continuous
period of five or more years at the registered address of such shareholder in the register of our shareholders or at the address otherwise notified to us. 

In addition, we may sell or otherwise dispose of the shares held by a shareholder whose location is unknown. Generally, if 

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notices to a shareholder fail to arrive for a continuous period of five or more years at the shareholder’s registered address in the register
of our shareholders or at the address otherwise notified to us, and 

the shareholder fails to receive distribution of Surplus on the shares for a continuous period of five or more years at the address registered
in the register of our shareholders or at the address otherwise notified to us,

we may sell or otherwise dispose of the shareholder’s shares at the market price after giving at least three months’ prior public and individual notices,
and hold or deposit the proceeds of such sale or disposal for the shareholder. 

Reporting of Substantial Shareholdings 

The Financial Instruments and Exchange Law of Japan and its related regulations require any person who has become beneficially, solely or
jointly, a holder of more than 5% of total issued shares of our common stock, to file with the director of a relevant local finance bureau of the Ministry
of Finance within five business days a report concerning such shareholdings. With certain exceptions, a similar report must also be filed in respect of
any subsequent change of 1% or more in any such holdings or any change in material matters set out in reports previously filed. For this purpose, shares
of our common stock issuable to such person upon exchange of exchangeable securities, conversion of convertible securities or exercise of warrants or
stock acquisition rights (including those incorporated in bonds with stock acquisition rights) are taken into account in determining both the number of
our shares held by the holder and our total issued shares.

C.

Material Contracts

Shire Acquisition

In connection with the Shire Acquisition, on May 8, 2018, we entered into a Co-operation Agreement with Shire, governing certain matters
leading to the closing of the Shire Acquisition. The Shire Acquisition was completed on January 8, 2019. We incurred indebtedness in connection with
the Shire Acquisition. Material agreements associated with such indebtedness are described below.

On June 8, 2018, we entered into the Term Loan Credit Agreement for an aggregate principal amount of 7.5 billion USD with, among others,
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, MUFG Bank, Ltd. and Mizuho Bank, Ltd. On December 20, 2018, we entered
into Amendment No. 1 to the Term Loan Credit Agreement to make certain technical changes thereto. On October 18, 2019, we entered into Amendment
No. 2 to the Term Loan Credit Agreement to make certain changes thereto, including changes to various financial covenants. We subsequently pre-paid
an aggregate principal amount of 0.7 billion USD outstanding under the Term Loan Credit Agreement on March 12, 2020. On October 26, 2018, we
entered into the SSTL with an aggregate commitment of 500.0 billion JPY, with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, MUFG Bank, Ltd., Mizuho
Bank, Ltd., The Norinchukin Bank and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited. On December 20, 2018, we entered into Amendment No. 1 to the SSTL
to make certain technical changes thereto. On October 26, 2018, we also entered into the Subordinated Loan Agreement, with aggregate commitments
of 500.0 billion JPY, with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, MUFG Bank, Ltd., Mizuho Bank, Ltd., The Norinchukin Bank and Sumitomo Mitsui
Trust Bank, Limited, which may be used, at our option to refinance all or a portion of the borrowings under the SSTL. On June 6, 2019, we canceled
the Subordinated Loan Agreement. On November 21, 2018, we entered into a Fiscal Agency Agreement with MUFG Bank, Ltd., as Fiscal Agent, under
which we issued a total aggregate principal amount of 7.5 billion EUR of senior notes on the same day. On November 26, 2018, we entered into an
Indenture with MUFG Union Bank, N.A., as Trustee (the “Indenture”), under which we issued a total aggregate principal amount of 5.5 billion USD of
senior notes on the same day. On August 29, 2019, 1.0 billion USD total aggregate principal amount of such senior notes was redeemed. On December
3, 2018, we entered into the JBIC Loan with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation, for an aggregate principal amount of up to 3.7 billion USD.
On December 25, 2018, we entered into Amendment No. 1 to the JBIC Loan to make certain technical changes thereto. On December 25, 2019, we
entered into Amendment No.2 to the JBIC Loan to make certain changes thereto, including changes to various financial covenants. On June 6, 2019,
we issued the Hybrid Bonds with an aggregate principal amount of 500 billion JPY, and we used the proceeds from the Hybrid Bonds offering to repay
the SSTL.

The Term Loan Credit Agreement and Amendment No. 1 and Amendment No. 2 thereto, the Fiscal Agency Agreement, the Indenture and the
JBIC Loan and Amendment No. 1 and Amendment No. 2 thereto are filed as exhibits hereto. English-language translations of the terms and conditions
of the Hybrid Bonds are also filed as exhibits hereto.

For a more detailed description of the agreements mentioned above as well as the effect of the Shire Acquisition on our financial condition and
results of operations, see “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects—A. Operating Results—Acquisitions” “Item 5. Operating and Financial
Review and Prospects—B. Liquidity and Capital Resources— Borrowings and Financial Obligations.”

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Letter Agreement with Baxter 

On  January  11,  2016,  Baxter  International  Inc.  (“Baxter”),  Shire  and  Baxalta  entered  into  a  letter  agreement  (the  “Letter Agreement”)  in
connection with the Shire’s acquisition of Baxalta, which, among other things, addresses certain aspects of a tax matters agreement entered into between
Baxter and Baxalta prior to their separation in July 2015.

Under the Letter Agreement, from and after the closing of Shire’s acquisition of Baxalta (which occurred on June 3, 2016), Baxalta agreed to
indemnify, and Shire agreed to guarantee such indemnity to, Baxter and each of its affiliates and each of their respective officers, directors and employees
against certain tax-related losses resulting from the acquisition (other than losses resulting from any disposition of Baxalta common stock by Baxter (i)
that are not attributable to the acquisition and (ii) other than in the initial distribution on July 1, 2015 and certain debt-for-equity exchanges, exchange
offers, contribution of Baxalta shares to Baxter’s U.S. pension fund or a dividend distribution to Baxter’s shareholders (in each case as contemplated
by the Letter Agreement).

The Letter Agreement is filed as an exhibit hereto.

Licensing and Collaboration Agreements

In the ordinary course of our business, we enter into agreements for licensing or collaboration in the development and commercialization of
products. Our business does not materially depend on any one of these agreements. Instead, they overall form a portion of our strategy to leverage a
mix  of  internal  and  external  resources  to  develop  and  commercialize  new  products.  Certain  of  the  agreements  which  have  led  to  successful
commercialization  to  date  are  summarized  in  “Item  4.  Information  on  the  Company—B.  Business  Overview—Licensing  and  Collaboration.”  Our
Licensing  and  Collaboration Agreement  with  Seattle  Genetics,  Inc.  is  filed  as  an  exhibit  hereto  to  provide  investors  with  an  example  of  one  such
agreement. We believe this agreement is representative of our licensing and collaboration agreements for marketed products in that it provides for the
payment of development and commercial milestone payments and sales-based royalties and sets forth the parties’ responsibilities relating to the terms
of co-development, co-manufacturing and co-marketing efforts, as well as providing for geographic limitations and limitations on term for the relevant
licensing and collaboration efforts. The specific terms of each of our licensing or collaboration agreements are negotiated individually. Agreements for
compounds still in development may have additional terms governing, for example, equity investments or other capital relationships.

D.

Exchange Controls

The Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act of Japan (Gaikoku Kawase oyobi Gaikoku Boueki Hou) (the “FEFTA”) and related cabinet orders
and ministerial ordinances, which we refer to collectively as the Foreign Exchange Regulations, govern certain aspects relating to the acquisition and
holding of shares by “exchange non-residents” and by “foreign investors” (as these terms are defined below). It also applies in some cases to the
acquisition and holding of ADSs representing shares of our common stock acquired and held by exchange non-residents and by foreign investors. In
general, the Foreign Exchange Regulations currently in effect do not affect transactions between exchange non-residents to purchase or sell shares or
ADSs outside Japan using currencies other than Japanese yen.

Exchange residents are defined in the Foreign Exchange Regulations as: 

(i)

(ii)

individuals who reside within Japan; or 

corporations whose principal offices are located within Japan. 

Exchange non-residents are defined in the Foreign Exchange Regulations as: 

(i)

(ii)

individuals who do not reside in Japan; or 

corporations whose principal offices are located outside Japan. 

Generally, branches and other offices of non-resident corporations located within Japan are regarded as exchange residents. Conversely, branches

and other offices of Japanese companies located outside Japan are regarded as exchange non-residents. 

Foreign investors are defined in the Foreign Exchange Regulations as: 

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

individuals who do not reside in Japan; 

corporations or other entities organized under the laws of foreign countries or whose principal offices are located outside Japan; 

corporations of which 50% or more of the total voting rights are held, directly or indirectly, by individuals and/or corporations falling
within (i) and/or (ii) above;

general partnerships or limited partnerships under Japanese law or any similar partnerships under non-Japanese laws, where either:
(A) 50% or more of the capital contributions to those entities are made by individuals who do not reside in Japan or certain other
foreign investors or (B) a majority of the general partners of such entities are individuals who do not reside in Japan or certain other
foreign investors; or

corporations or other entities of which a majority of either (A) directors or other persons equivalent thereto or (B) directors or other
persons equivalent thereto having the power of representation who are non-resident individuals. 

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Acquisition of Shares 

Acquisition by an exchange non-resident of shares of a Japanese company from an exchange resident requires post facto reporting by the

exchange resident to the Minister of Finance of Japan through the Bank of Japan. No such reporting requirement is imposed, however, if: 

(i)

(ii)

the aggregate purchase price of the relevant shares is 100 million JPY or less; 

the acquisition is effected through any bank, financial instruments business operator or other entity prescribed by the Foreign Exchange
Regulations acting as an agent or intermediary; or 

(iii)

the acquisition constitutes an “inward direct investment” described below. 

Inward Direct Investment in Shares of Listed Corporations 

Inward Direct Investment

If a foreign investor acquires shares or voting rights of a Japanese company that is listed on a Japanese stock exchange, such as the shares of
our common stock and ADSs, or that is traded on an over-the-counter market in Japan and, as a result of the acquisition, the foreign investor, in combination
with any existing holdings and holdings of its closely-related persons, directly or indirectly holds 1% or more of (i) the issued shares or (ii) the total
voting rights of the relevant company (shares and voting rights of the relevant company to be acquired are referred to as the “Inward Direct Investment
Shares”), such acquisition constitutes an “inward direct investment” under the FEFTA.

Prior Notification

Where a foreign investor intends to acquire the Inward Direct Investment Shares, and any of the business conducted by the investee Japanese
company falls within any business sectors designated under the Foreign Exchange Regulations (Shitei-Gyoshu) (this is our case), in principle, a notification
of the acquisition must be made to the Minister of Finance in advance and any other competent Ministers having jurisdiction over that Japanese company
(including the MHLW).

If such notification is made, the proposed acquisition cannot be consummated until 30 days have passed after the date of such notification (this
period is referred to as the “Screening Period”); provided, however, that the Screening Period will be shortened to two weeks unless any of the relevant
Ministers finds it necessary to check whether the proposed acquisition should be restricted from the viewpoint of national security or certain other factors.
If the relevant Ministers find it necessary to check whether the proposed acquisition should be restricted, the Ministers may extend the Screening Period
for up to five months; and the Ministers may eventually recommend any modifications to, or abandonment of, the proposed acquisition if necessary
from the viewpoint of national security or certain other factors. If the foreign investor does not accept any of the recommendations, the relevant Ministers
may order that the proposed acquisition be modified or abandoned.

Foreign investors acquiring the Inward Direct Investment Shares by way of a stock split are not subject to these notification requirements.

In addition, certain other activities of a foreign investor such as (i) voting for appointment of his/herself or a person related thereto as a director
or corporate auditor of a company conducting the designated business and (ii) proposal and voting for transfer or abolishment of any designated business
also constitute “inward direct investments” and, as a result, are subject to the prior notification requirements under the FEFTA.

Exemption from Prior Notification

Irrespective the foregoing, where any of the business conducted by the investee Japanese company falls within any designated business sector
(Shitei-Gyoshu) other than core business sectors (Core-Gyoshu) specified in the Foreign Exchange Regulations (we are currently conducting no business
belonging to core business sectors), the foreign investor including foreign financial institutions who complies with the following conditions is not
required to make a prior notification upon his/her acquisition of the Inward Direct Investment since an exemption from prior notification requirements
is applied;

(a)

(b)

(c)

the foreign investor and its closely-related persons will not become board members of the Japanese company; 

the foreign investor will not propose transfer or disposition of the Japanese company’s business activities in the designated business
sectors to or at the general shareholders’ meeting; and

the  foreign  investor  will  not  access  non-public  information  about  the  Japanese  company’s  technology  in  relation  with  business
activities in the designated business sectors.

This exemption is not applicable to certain types of foreign investors (for example, a foreign investor with a certain record of sanctions due to

violation of the Foreign Exchange Regulation, or state-owned enterprises), and such foreign investors must file the prior notification set forth above.

Post Transaction Report

A foreign investor who has made a prior notification mentioned above must file a post transaction report (the “Post Transaction Report”) with
the Minister of Finance and any other competent Ministers having jurisdiction over that Japanese company within 45 days after his/hers acquisition of
the Inward Direct Investment Shares.

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A foreign investor who acquires the Inward Direct Investment Shares in reliance with an exemption from prior notification, in principle, must
file a Post Transaction Report within 45 days after such acquisition, if the total holding of Shares of him/her and his/her closely-related person reaches:

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

1% for the first time;

3% for the first time; and

10% or more for each acquisition.

provided, however, that foreign financial institutions specified in the Foreign Exchange Regulations are only required to file a Post Transaction

Report for (iii) above.

Foreign  investors  acquiring  the  Inward  Direct  Investment  Shares  by  way  of  a  stock  split  are  not  subject  to  the  Post  Transaction  Report

requirements.

Expansion of core business sectors

As of June 11, while a specific timeline has not been determined, the Foreign Exchange Regulations is expected to be amended in order to
include businesses manufacturing pharmaceuticals for pathogens in the core business sectors. After such amendment, a foreign investors who will invest
in Japanese companies conducting such business, including us (other than the foreign financial institutions specified in the Foreign Exchange Regulations
and complying with the conditions for exemption mentioned above) will be required to make a prior notification; provided, however, that if such foreign
investor (i) acquires less than 10% of the Inward Direct Investment Shares (comprised of the aggregate amount of any existing holdings and holdings
of its closely-related persons) of such Japanese company, and (ii) satisfies the following conditions in addition to conditions (a) to (c) set forth in
“Exemption from Prior Notification” above, a prior notification will not be required;

(x)

(y)

Such foreign investor will not attend the Japanese companies’ board of directors or executive committees that make important decisions
in business activities in core business sectors; and

Such foreign investor will not make any proposals, in a written form, to the Japanese companies’ board of directors or executive
committees or their members with request that they respond and/or take any actions by certain deadlines in connection with business
activities in core sectors.

Dividends and Proceeds of Sale 

Under the Foreign Exchange Regulations, dividends paid on, and the proceeds from sales in Japan of, shares held by exchange non-residents

may generally be converted into any foreign currency and repatriated abroad.

E. Taxation

Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences 

This section describes the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of owning ADSs. It applies to you only if you are a U.S. holder (as
defined below) and you hold your ADSs as capital assets for tax purposes. This discussion addresses only U.S. federal income taxation and does not
discuss all of the tax consequences that may be relevant to you in light of your individual circumstances, including foreign, state or local tax consequences,
estate and gift tax consequences, and tax consequences arising under the Medicare contribution tax on net investment income or the alternative minimum
tax. This section does not apply to you if you are a member of a special class of holders subject to special rules, including: 

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a dealer in securities, 

a trader in securities that elects to use a mark-to-market method of accounting for securities holdings, 

a tax-exempt organization, 

a life insurance company, 

a person that actually or constructively owns 10% or more of the combined voting power of our voting stock or of the total value of our
stock, 

a person that holds ADSs as part of a straddle or a hedging or conversion transaction, 

a person that purchases or sells ADSs as part of a wash sale for tax purposes, or 

a person whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar. 

This section is based on the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, its legislative history, existing and proposed regulations, published
rulings and court decisions, all as currently in effect, as well as on the Convention Between the Government of the United States of America and the
Government of Japan for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income (the “Treaty”). These
laws are subject to change, possibly on a retroactive basis. In addition, this section is based in part upon the assumption that each obligation in the deposit
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If an entity or arrangement that is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes holds the ADSs, the U.S. federal income tax
treatment of a partner will generally depend on the status of the partner and the tax treatment of the partnership. A partner in a partnership holding the
ADSs should consult its tax advisor with regard to the U.S. federal income tax treatment of an investment in the ADSs. 

You are a U.S. holder if you are a beneficial owner of ADSs and you are for U.S. federal income tax purposes: 

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a citizen or resident of the U.S., 

a domestic corporation, 

an estate whose income is subject to U.S. federal income tax regardless of its source, or 

a trust if a U.S. court can exercise primary supervision over the trust’s administration and one or more U.S. persons are authorized to
control all substantial decisions of the trust. 

You should consult your own tax advisor regarding the U.S. federal, state and local tax consequences of owning and disposing of ADSs in

your particular circumstances. 

In general, and taking into account the earlier assumptions, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, if you hold ADRs evidencing ADSs, you
will be treated as the owner of the shares represented by those ADRs. Exchanges of shares for ADRs, and ADRs for shares, generally will not be subject
to U.S. federal income tax. 

The tax treatment of your ADSs will depend in part on whether or not we are classified as a passive foreign investment company, or PFIC,
for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Except as discussed below under “PFIC Rules”, this discussion assumes that we are not classified as a PFIC for
U.S. federal income tax purposes. 

Distributions. Under the U.S. federal income tax laws, if you are a U.S. holder, the gross amount of any distribution we pay out of our current
or accumulated earnings and profits (as determined for U.S. federal income tax purposes), other than certain pro-rata distributions of our shares, will be
treated as a dividend that is subject to U.S. federal income taxation. If you are a noncorporate U.S. holder, dividends that constitute qualified dividend
income will be taxable to you at the preferential rates applicable to long-term capital gains provided that you hold the ADSs for more than 60 days during
the 121-day period beginning 60 days before the ex-dividend date and meet other holding period requirements. Dividends that we distribute with respect
to the ADSs will be qualified dividend income if the ADSs are readily tradable on an established securities market in the U.S. in the year that we distribute
the dividend. Our ADSs are listed on the NYSE, so our ADSs are currently treated as readily tradable on an established securities market in the U.S. We
therefore expect that dividends that we distribute on our ADSs will be qualified dividend income, provided the aforementioned holding period requirements
are satisfied by the holder of our ADSs. 

You must include any Japanese tax withheld from the dividend payment in this gross amount even though you do not in fact receive it. The
dividend is taxable to you when the depositary receives the dividend, actually or constructively. The dividend will not be eligible for the dividends-
received deduction generally allowed to U.S. corporations in respect of dividends received from other U.S. corporations. The amount of the dividend
distribution that you must include in income will be the U.S. dollar value of the yen payments made, determined at the spot yen/U.S. dollar rate on the
date the depositary actually or constructively receives the dividend, even if the depositary (a) converts the yen into U.S. dollars at a different rate or (b)
does not convert the dividend payment into U.S. dollars. If the depositary converts the yen into U.S. dollars at a different rate, then you will recognize
U.S. source ordinary income (that would not be treated as qualified dividends) or loss equal to the difference between the U.S. dollars that you receive
and the U.S. dollar amount that you included as dividend income. If the depositary does not convert the dividend payment into U.S. dollars, then you
will recognize U.S. source ordinary income (that would not be treated as qualified dividends) or loss upon a conversion of the yen into U.S. dollars
equal to the difference between the U.S. dollars that you receive in the conversion and the U.S. dollar amount that you included as dividend income. 

Distributions in excess of current and accumulated earnings and profits, as determined for U.S. federal income tax purposes, will be treated
as a non-taxable return of capital to the extent of your basis in the ADSs and thereafter as capital gain. However, we do not expect to calculate earnings
and profits in accordance with U.S. federal income tax principles. Accordingly, you should expect to generally treat distributions we make as dividends.

Subject to certain limitations, the Japanese tax withheld in accordance with the Treaty and paid over to Japan will be creditable or deductible
against your U.S. federal income tax liability. Special rules apply in determining the foreign tax credit limitation with respect to dividends that are subject
to the preferential tax rates. To the extent a reduction or refund of the tax withheld is available to you under Japanese law or under the Treaty, the amount
of tax withheld that could have been reduced or that is refundable will not be eligible for credit against your U.S. federal income tax liability. 

Dividends will generally be income from sources outside the U.S. and will generally be “passive” income for purposes of computing the
foreign tax credit allowable to you. However, if (a) we are 50% or more owned, by vote or value, by U.S. persons and (b) at least 10% of our earnings
and profits are attributable to sources within the U.S., then for foreign tax credit purposes, a portion of our dividends would be treated as derived from
sources within the U.S. With respect to any dividend paid for any taxable year, the U.S. source ratio of our dividends for foreign tax credit purposes
would be equal to the portion of our earnings and profits from sources within the U.S. for such taxable year, divided by the total amount of our earnings
and profits for such taxable year. 

Distributions of additional shares to you with respect to ADSs that are made as part of a pro rata distribution to all of our shareholders

generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax. 

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Capital Gains. If you are a U.S. holder and you sell or otherwise dispose of your ADSs, you will recognize capital gain or loss for U.S.
federal income tax purposes equal to the difference between the U.S. dollar value of the amount that you realize and your tax basis, determined in U.S.
dollars, in your ADSs. Capital gain of a noncorporate U.S. holder is generally taxed at preferential rates where the property is held for more than one
year. The gain or loss will generally be income or loss from sources within the U.S. for foreign tax credit limitation purposes. 

PFIC Rules. We believe that ADSs should not currently be treated as stock of a PFIC for U.S. federal income tax purposes and we do not
expect to become a PFIC in the foreseeable future. However, this conclusion is a factual determination that is made annually and thus may be subject
to change. It is therefore possible that we could become a PFIC in a future taxable year. 

In general, if you are a U.S. holder, we will be a PFIC with respect to you if for any taxable year in which you held our ADSs: 

•

•

at least 75% of our gross income for the taxable year is passive income or 

at least 50% of the value, determined on the basis of a quarterly average, of our assets is attributable to assets that produce or are held
for the production of passive income. 

“Passive income” generally includes dividends, interest, gains from the sale or exchange of investment property, rents and royalties (other
than certain rents and royalties derived in the active conduct of a trade or business) and certain other specified categories of income. If a foreign corporation
owns at least 25% by value of the stock of another corporation, the foreign corporation is treated for purposes of the PFIC tests as owning its proportionate
share of the assets of the other corporation, and as receiving directly its proportionate share of the other corporation’s income. 

If we are treated as a PFIC, and you are a U.S. holder that did not make a mark-to-market election, as described below, you will generally

be subject to special rules with respect to: 

•

•

any gain you realize on the sale or other disposition of your ADSs and 

any excess distribution that we make to you (generally, any distributions to you during a single taxable year, other than the taxable year
in which your holding period in the ADSs begins, that are greater than 125% of the average annual distributions received by you in
respect of the ADSs during the three preceding taxable years or, if shorter, your holding period for the ADSs that preceded the taxable
year in which you receive the distribution). 

Under these rules: 

•

•

•

•

the gain or excess distribution will be allocated ratably over your holding period for the ADSs, 

the amount allocated to the taxable year in which you realized the gain or excess distribution or to prior years before the first year in
which we were a PFIC with respect to you will be taxed as ordinary income, 

the amount allocated to each other prior year will be taxed at the highest tax rate in effect for that year, and 

the interest charge generally applicable to underpayments of tax will be imposed in respect of the tax attributable to each such year. 

Special rules apply for calculating the amount of the foreign tax credit with respect to excess distributions by a PFIC. 

If we are a PFIC in a taxable year and our ADSs are treated as “marketable stock” in such year, you may make a mark-to-market election
with respect to your ADSs. If you make this election, you will not be subject to the PFIC rules described above. Instead, in general, you will include as
ordinary income each year the excess, if any, of the fair market value of your ADSs at the end of the taxable year over your adjusted basis in your ADSs.
You will also be allowed to take an ordinary loss in respect of the excess, if any, of the adjusted basis of your ADSs over their fair market value at the
end of the taxable year (but only to the extent of the net amount of previously included income as a result of the mark-to-market election). Your basis
in the ADSs will be adjusted to reflect any such income or loss amounts. Any gain that you recognize on the sale or other disposition of your ADSs
would be ordinary income and any loss would be an ordinary loss to the extent of the net amount of previously included income as a result of the mark-
to-market election and, thereafter, a capital loss. 

Your ADSs will generally be treated as stock in a PFIC if we were a PFIC at any time during your holding period in your ADSs, even if we

are not currently a PFIC. 

In addition, notwithstanding any election you make with regard to the ADSs, dividends that you receive from us will not constitute qualified
dividend income to you if we are a PFIC (or are treated as a PFIC with respect to you) either in the taxable year of the distribution or the preceding
taxable year. Dividends that you receive that do not constitute qualified dividend income are not eligible for taxation at the preferential rates applicable
to qualified dividend income. Instead, you must include the gross amount of any such dividend paid by us out of our accumulated earnings and profits
(as determined for U.S. federal income tax purposes) in your gross income, and it will be subject to tax at rates applicable to ordinary income. 

If you own ADSs during any year that we are a PFIC with respect to you, you may be required to file Internal Revenue Service Form 8621.
However, as mentioned above, we believe that ADSs should not currently be treated as stock of a PFIC for U.S. federal income tax purposes and we do
not expect to become a PFIC in the foreseeable future. 

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Japanese Taxation 

The following is a general summary of the principal Japanese tax consequences (limited to national tax) to owners of shares of our common
stock, in the form of shares or ADSs, who are non-resident individuals of Japan or who are non-Japanese corporations without a permanent establishment
in Japan, collectively referred to in this section as non-resident holders. The statements below regarding Japanese tax laws are based on the laws and
treaties in force and as interpreted by the Japanese tax authorities as of the date of this annual report, and are subject to changes in applicable Japanese
laws, tax treaties, conventions or agreements, or in the interpretation of them, occurring after that date. This summary is not exhaustive of all possible
tax considerations that may apply to a particular investor, and potential investors are advised to satisfy themselves as to the overall tax consequences of
the acquisition, ownership and disposition of shares of our common stock, including, specifically, the tax consequences under Japanese law, under the
laws of the jurisdiction of which they are resident and under any tax treaty, convention or agreement between Japan and their country of residence, by
consulting their own tax advisors. 

For the purpose of Japanese tax law and the tax treaty between the U.S. and Japan, a U.S. holder of ADSs will generally be treated as the owner

of the shares underlying the ADSs evidenced by the ADRs. 

Generally, a non-resident holder of shares or ADSs will be subject to Japanese income tax collected by way of withholding on dividends (meaning
in this section distributions made from our retained earnings for the Companies Act purposes) we pay with respect to shares of our common stock and
such tax will be withheld prior to payment of dividends. Stock splits generally are not subject to Japanese income or corporation taxes. 

In the absence of any applicable tax treaty, convention or agreement reducing the maximum rate of Japanese withholding tax or allowing
exemption from Japanese withholding tax, the rate of the Japanese withholding tax applicable to dividends paid by Japanese corporations on their shares
of stock to non-resident holders is generally 20.42% (or 20% for dividends due and payable on or after January 1, 2038) under Japanese tax law. However,
with respect to dividends paid on listed shares issued by a Japanese corporation (such as shares or ADSs) to non-resident holders, other than any individual
shareholder who holds 3% or more of the total number of shares issued by the relevant Japanese corporation (to whom the aforementioned withholding
tax rate will still apply), the aforementioned withholding tax rate is reduced to (i) 15.315% for dividends due and payable up to and including December 31,
2037 and (ii) 15% for dividends due and payable on or after January 1, 2038. The withholding tax rates described above include the special reconstruction
surtax (2.1% multiplied by the original applicable withholding tax rate, i.e., 15% or 20%, as the case may be), which is imposed during the period from
and including January 1, 2013 to and including December 31, 2037, to fund the reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake. 

If distributions were made from our capital surplus, rather than retained earnings, for the Companies Act purposes, the portion of such distributions
in excess of the amount corresponding to a pro rata portion of return of capital as determined under Japanese tax laws would be deemed dividends for
Japanese tax purposes, while the rest would be treated as return of capital for Japanese tax purposes. The deemed dividend portion, if any, would generally
be subject to the same tax treatment as dividends as described above, and the return of capital portion would generally be treated as proceeds derived
from the sale of shares and subject to the same tax treatment as sale of shares of our common stock as described below. Distributions made in consideration
of repurchase by us of our own shares or in connection with certain reorganization transactions will be treated substantially in the same manner. 

Japan has income tax treaties whereby the withholding tax rate (including the special reconstruction surtax) may be reduced, generally to 15%,
for portfolio investors, with, among others, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore and
Spain, while the income tax treaties with, among others, Australia,  Belgium, France, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, the
United Arab Emirates, the U.K. and the U.S. generally reduce the withholding tax rate to 10% for portfolio investors. In addition, under the income tax
treaty between Japan and the U.S., dividends paid to pension funds which are qualified U.S. residents eligible to enjoy treaty benefits are exempt from
Japanese income taxation by way of withholding or otherwise unless the dividends are derived from the carrying on of a business, directly or indirectly,
by the pension funds. Similar treatment is applicable to dividends paid to pension funds under the income tax treaties between Japan and the Netherlands,
Switzerland and the U.K. Under Japanese tax law, any reduced maximum rate applicable under a tax treaty shall be available when such maximum rate
is below the rate otherwise applicable under the Japanese tax law referred to in the second preceding paragraph with respect to the dividends to be paid
by us on our shares or ADSs. 

Non-resident holders of our shares who are entitled under an applicable tax treaty to a reduced rate of, or exemption from, Japanese withholding
tax on any dividends on our shares, in general, are required to submit, through the withholding agent to the relevant tax authority prior to the payment
of dividends, an Application Form for Income Tax Convention regarding Relief from Japanese Income Tax and Special Income Tax for Reconstruction
on Dividends together with any required forms and documents. A standing proxy for a non-resident holder of shares of our common stock or ADSs may
be used in order to submit the application on a non-resident holder’s behalf. In this regard, a certain simplified special filing procedure is available for
non-resident holders to claim treaty benefits of reduction of or exemption from Japanese withholding tax, by submitting a Special Application Form for
Income Tax Convention regarding Relief from Japanese Income Tax and Special Income Tax for Reconstruction on Dividends of Listed Stock, together
with any required forms or documents. If the depositary needs investigation to identify whether any non-resident holders of ADSs are entitled to claim
treaty benefits of exemption from or reduction of Japanese withholding tax, the depositary or its agent submits an application form before payment of
dividends so that the withholding cannot be made in connection with such holders for eight months after the record date concerning such payment of
dividends. If it is proved that such holders are entitled to claim treaty benefits of exemption from or reduction of Japanese withholding tax within the
foregoing eight-month period, the depositary or its agent submits another application form together with certain other documents so that such holder
can be subject to exemption from or reduction of Japanese withholding tax. To claim this reduced rate or exemption, such non-resident holder of ADSs
will be required to file a proof of taxpayer status, residence and beneficial ownership, as applicable, and to provide other information or documents as
may be required by the depositary. Non-resident holders who are entitled, under any applicable tax treaty, to a reduced rate of Japanese withholding tax
below the rate otherwise applicable under Japanese tax law, or exemption therefrom, as the case may be, but fail to submit the required application in
advance may nevertheless be entitled to claim a refund from the relevant Japanese tax authority of withholding taxes withheld in excess of the rate under
an applicable tax treaty (if such non-resident holders are entitled to a reduced treaty rate under the applicable tax treaty) or the full amount of tax withheld

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(if such non-resident holders are entitled to an exemption under the applicable tax treaty), as the case may be, by complying with a certain subsequent
filing procedure. We do not assume any responsibility to ensure withholding at the reduced treaty rate, or exemption therefrom, for shareholders who
would be eligible under an applicable tax treaty but who do not follow the required procedures as stated above. 

Gains derived from the sale of our shares or ADSs outside Japan by a non-resident holder that is a portfolio investor will generally not be subject
to Japanese income or corporation taxes. Japanese inheritance and gift taxes, at progressive rates, may be payable by an individual who has acquired
from another individual our shares or ADSs as a legatee, heir or done, even if none of the acquiring individual, the decedent or the donor is a Japanese
resident. 

F.

Dividends and Paying Agents

Not applicable.

G.

Statement by Experts

Not applicable.

H.

Documents on Display

We have filed this annual report with the SEC under the Exchange Act with respect to the ADSs. We are subject to the information requirements
of the Exchange Act and, in accordance therewith, we are required to file annual reports on Form 20-F and furnish other reports and information on
Form 6-K with the SEC. 

A copy of our filings may be reviewed without charge at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov that contains reports and other information
regarding registrants that file electronically with the SEC. Such filings can be also viewed on our web site at https://www.takeda.com/investors/reports/
sec-filings/. As a foreign private issuer, we are exempt from the rules under the Exchange Act prescribing the furnishing and content of proxy statements
to shareholders.

I.

Subsidiary Information

Not applicable.

Item 11. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 

We are exposed to market risks primarily from changes in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rate changes and changes in the value
of our investment securities. The information required under this Item 11 is set forth in Note 27 to our audited consolidated financial statements included
in this annual report.

Item 12. Description of Securities Other Than Equity Securities

A.

Debt Securities 

Not applicable. 

B.

Warrants and Rights 

Not applicable. 

C.

Other Securities 

Not applicable. 

D.

American Depositary Shares

Each ADS represents one-half of one share of our common stock deposited with our depositary’s (The Bank of New York Mellon) custodian
(Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation) in Japan. Each ADS will also represent any other securities, cash or other property which may be held by the
depositary from time to time. The deposited shares of our common stock, together with any other securities, cash or other property held by the depositary
are referred to as the “deposited securities.”

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Fees and Expenses

Persons depositing or withdrawing shares of our common stock or ADS holders
must pay:
5.00 USD (or less) per 100 ADSs (or portion of 100 ADSs)

0.05 USD (or less) per ADS

A fee equivalent to the fee that would be payable if securities distributed
to ADS holders had been shares of our common stock and the shares of
our common stock had been deposited for issuance of ADSs
0.05 USD (or less) per ADS per calendar year

Registration or transfer fees

Expenses of the depositary

Taxes and other governmental charges the depositary or the custodian has
to pay on any ADSs or shares of our common stock underlying ADSs,
such as stock transfer taxes, stamp duty or withholding taxes
Any  charges  incurred  by  the  depositary  or  its  agents  for  servicing  the
deposited securities

For:
Issue of ADSs, including issues resulting from a distribution of shares of
our common stock or rights or other property
Cancellation  of ADSs  for  the  purpose  of  withdrawal,  including  if  the
deposit agreement terminates

Any cash distribution to ADS holders
Distribution  of  securities  distributed  to  holders  of  deposited  securities
(including rights) that are distributed by the depositary to ADS holders

Depositary services
Transfer  and  registration  of  shares  of  our  common  stock  on  our  share
register to or from the name of the depositary or its agent when persons
deposit or withdraw shares of our common stock
Cable and facsimile transmissions (when expressly provided in the deposit
agreement)

Converting foreign currency to U.S. dollars
As necessary

As necessary

The  depositary  collects  its  fees  for  delivery  and  surrender  of ADSs  directly  from  investors  depositing  shares  of  our  common  stock  or
surrendering ADSs for the purpose of withdrawal or from intermediaries acting for them. The depositary collects fees for making distributions to investors
by deducting those fees from the amounts distributed or by selling a portion of distributable property to pay the fees. The depositary may collect its
annual fee for depositary services by deduction from cash distributions or by directly billing investors or by charging the book-entry system accounts
of participants acting for them. The depositary may collect any of its fees by deduction from any cash distribution payable (or by selling a portion of
securities or other property distributable) to ADS holders that are obligated to pay those fees. The depositary may generally refuse to provide fee-
attracting services until its fees for those services are paid.

In performing its duties under the deposit agreement, the depositary may use brokers, dealers, foreign currency dealers or other service

providers that are owned by or affiliated with the depositary and that may earn or share fees, spreads or commissions.

The depositary may convert currency itself or through any of its affiliates and, in those cases, acts as principal for its own account and not
as agent, advisor, broker or fiduciary on behalf of any other person and earns revenue, including, without limitation, transaction spreads, that it will
retain for its own account. The revenue is based on, among other things, the difference between the exchange rate assigned to the currency conversion
made under the deposit agreement and the rate that the depositary or its affiliate receives when buying or selling foreign currency for its own account.
The depositary makes no representation that the exchange rate used or obtained in any currency conversion under the deposit agreement will be the most
favorable rate that could be obtained at the time or that the method by which that rate will be determined will be the most favorable to ADS holders,
subject to the depositary’s obligations under the deposit agreement. The methodology used to determine exchange rates used in currency conversions
is available upon request.

Payment of Taxes

ADS holders will be responsible for any taxes or other governmental charges payable on their ADSs or on the deposited securities represented
by any of their ADSs. The depositary may refuse to register any transfer of ADSs or allow an ADS holder to withdraw the deposited securities represented
by his or her ADSs until those taxes or other charges are paid. It may apply payments owed to such ADS holder or sell deposited securities represented
by such ADS holder’s ADSs to pay any taxes owed and such ADS holder will remain liable for any deficiency. If the depositary sells deposited securities,
it will, if appropriate, reduce the number of ADSs to reflect the sale and pay to ADS holders any proceeds, or send to ADS holders any property, remaining
after it has paid the taxes.

Direct and Indirect Payments by the Depositary

The depositary has agreed to make revenue sharing payments to us based on a fixed portion of the net issuance, net cancellation cash dividend
and net depositary servicing fees received by it under the deposit agreement, subject to a minimum annual payment based on the total of such fees
received by the depositary. Accordingly, in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, we received 29.0 million USD of such revenue sharing payments.

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The depositary has also agreed to waive fees and expenses for services provided to us, to ADS holders or to their respective brokers by the
depositary in connection with the establishment, administration and ongoing servicing of the ADS program. Furthermore, the depositary has agreed to
waive fees for certain value-added services, including training for our staff, investor relations advisory services and access to the depositary’s analytics
and reporting platform. Accordingly, in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, the depositary waived approximately 0.1 million USD of fees and expenses.

Item 13. Defaults, Dividend Arrearages and Delinquencies

Not applicable.

Item 14. Material Modifications to the Rights of Security Holders and Use of Proceeds

Not applicable.

Item 15. Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We have carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our CEO and CFO, of the
effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange
Act, as of March 31, 2020. Disclosure controls and procedures require that information to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange
Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported as and when required, within the time periods specified in the applicable rules and forms, and that
such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding
required disclosure. There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures, including the possibility of
human error and the circumvention or overriding of the controls and procedures. Accordingly, even effective disclosure controls and procedures can
only provide reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives. Based upon our evaluation, our CEO and CFO have concluded that, as of March
31, 2020, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level. 

Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rule 13a-15
(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Takeda’s internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance to management
regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation and fair presentation of its consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
Management assessed the effectiveness of Takeda’s internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2020 based on the framework in Internal
Control - Integrated Framework (2013 framework) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on the
assessment, management concluded that, Takeda’s internal control over financial reporting is effective as of March 31, 2020. The effectiveness of internal
control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2020 has been audited by KPMG AZSA LLC, our independent registered public accounting firm. Its
audit report, including its opinion on management’s assessment of internal control over financial reporting, is included in the audited consolidated
financial statements.

Attestation Report of the Registered Public Accounting Firm

See “Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” included in the audited consolidated financial statements.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act)
that occurred during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020 that have materially affected, or were reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control
over financial reporting.

Item 16A. Audit Committee Financial Expert

Our board of directors has determined that Mr. Koji Hatsukawa, an external director and member of our Audit and Supervisory Committee,
is an “audit committee financial expert” as defined in Item 16A of Form 20-F and is “independent” as defined in the listing standards of the New York
Stock Exchange as applicable through Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act.

Item 16B. Code of Ethics

We have adopted the Takeda Global Code of Conduct, which applies to all of our employees, including our principal executive officer,
principal financial officer, principal accounting officer and persons performing similar functions. The Takeda Global Code of Conduct is posted on our
corporate website at http://www.takeda.com/who-we-are/corporate-governance/global-ethics-compliance. No waivers to the Global Code of Conduct
were granted to our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer and persons performing similar functions in the
fiscal year ended March 31, 2020.

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Item 16C. Principal Accountant Fees and Services

Audit and Non‑Audit Fees

The following table sets forth the fees billed to us by our independent certified public accountant, KPMG AZSA LLC (including its Japanese

and non-Japanese affiliates), in the fiscal years ended March 31, 2019 and 2020:

Audit fees (1)
Audit‑related fees (2)
Tax fees (3)

Other fees

Total fees

For the fiscal year ended 
March 31,

2019

2020

(billions of yen)

¥

¥

¥

3.75

0.05

0.01

—

3.81

¥

3.91

0.08

0.00

0.00

3.99

____________
Notes: 
(1)

Audit fees were related to the audit of our consolidated financial statements and other services provided in connection with statutory and regulatory
filings or engagements.
Audit‑related fees were related to assurance services with respect to our debt issuances.
Tax fees were related to tax compliance and other tax-related services.

(2)
(3)

Pre‑Approval Policies and Procedures

Pursuant to Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i) of Regulation S-X, we have adopted policies and procedures under which all services (including permissible
non-audit services) for which we or our subsidiaries engage our independent certified public accountant, KPMG AZSA LLC, and its affiliates must be
approved by our Audit and Supervisory Committee prior to entering into an engagement. 

All audit services are subject to the pre-approval by the Audit and Supervisory Committee in principle, regardless of monetary value. Audit
services include statutory or financial statement audits for us and our subsidiaries, services associated with the audit of our management’s report on
internal controls over financial reporting and services associated with the review of our quarterly financial statements. On a yearly basis, our management,
following a review by our Chief Financial Officer, presents the proposed audit services to our Audit and Supervisory Committee for approval, and
proposes audit fees on an entity basis to the Audit and Supervisory Committee for its consent. Once such services and fees are approved or consented
to, as applicable, any additional audit services must be separately presented to and approved by our Audit and Supervisory Committee.

Permissible non-audit services, which are limited to certain services permissible under applicable regulation and our internal rules, are pre-
approved by the Audit and Supervisory Committee for individual services below 25 million JPY annually, subject to an aggregate annual limit of up to
250 million JPY for all such services. These services are subject to review by our management for compliance with our internal policies. All non-audit
services exceeding the applicable monetary limits or which are not clearly within the scope of permitted non-audit services must be presented to and
pre-approved by the Audit and Supervisory Committee. All services relating to tax or internal control are also subject to separate presentation to and
pre-approval by the Audit and Supervisory Committee regardless of monetary value.

Item 16D. Exemptions from the Listing Standards for Audit Committees

As of the date of this annual report, we do not rely on any of the exemptions contained in paragraph (b)(1)(iv), the general exemption

contained in paragraph (c)(3) or the last sentence of paragraph (a)(3) of Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act.

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Item 16E. Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers

The following table sets forth purchases of our common stock by us and our affiliated purchasers during the fiscal year ended March 31,

2020: 

April 1 to April 30, 2019

May 1 to May 31, 2019

June 1 to June 30, 2019

July 1 to July 31, 2019

August 1 to August 31, 2019

September 1 to September 30, 2019

October 1 to October 31, 2019

November 1 to November 30, 2019

December 1 to December 31, 2019

January 1 to January 31, 2020

February 1 to February 28, 2020

March 1 to March 31, 2020

Total

Total number of
shares purchased

Average price 
paid per share

Total number of
shares purchased
as part of publicly
announced plans
or programs

Maximum
number of shares
that may yet be
purchased under
the plans
or programs

¥

318

180

199

823

993,553

268

480

525

808

760

319

200

998,433

¥

4,326

3,948

3,737

3,136

3,744

3,704

3,762

4,391

4,438

4,362

4,253

3,492

3,745

—

—

—

—

993,400

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

993,400

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

Purchases in the above table reflect (1) purchases of shares in relation to stock-based incentive compensation plans and (2) purchases of shares

constituting less than one “unit” (100 shares).

We have two stock-based incentive compensation plans for its directors and members of senior management, the Board Incentive Plan (the “BIP”)
and the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (the “ESOP”). See “Item 6.B. Directors, Senior Management and Employees-Compensation.” For grants under
the BIP, we, through a wholly-owned trust, buy shares of our common stock in the market on the grant date, and use these shares to settle awards. Grants
under the ESOP have been settled using shares newly issued by us, although it is possible in the future that we will adopt a similar trust structure for
the ESOP. 

The wholly-owned trust purchases shares of our common stock using funds transferred to the trust by us (less trust fees and trust expenses) at the
market price of the shares during the share purchase period. As the total number of shares therefore fluctuates with the market price of our shares, the
total number of shares which may be purchased under the BIP is not given above. 

In June 2019, our general meeting of shareholders approved annual transfers of up to 5.0 billion JPY to the wholly-owned trust for the purpose

of purchasing shares of our common stock at the market in order to settle grants under the BIP during the three subsequent fiscal years. In August
2019, the wholly-owned trust used such funds to purchase 993,400 shares in respect of grants under the BIP, as reflected in the table above.

A total of 5,033 shares were purchased other than through publicly announced plans or programs during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020,
due to our purchase of shares constituting less than one “unit” (100 shares) from holders of shares constituting less than one unit at the current market
price of those shares.

Item 16F. Change in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant

Not applicable. 

Item 16G. Corporate Governance

Our ADSs have been listed on the NYSE since 2018. NYSE-listed companies are required to comply with corporate governance standards
under Section 303A of the NYSE Listed Company Manual. However, as a foreign private issuer, we are permitted to follow home country practices in
lieu of certain provisions of Section 303A. Below, we provide a brief description of significant differences between the NYSE listing standards applicable
to U.S. domestic issuers and our corporate governance policies pursuant to 303A.11 of the NYSE Listed Company Manual.

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Composition of the Board (303A.01)

Under the NYSE listing standards, U.S. domestic issuers are required to have a majority of directors meeting the independence tests set

forth in the NYSE listed company manual. 

Takeda is a “company with audit and supervisory committee” as defined in the Companies Act. Companies with audit and supervisory
committees are not required to have a majority of independent directors. Such companies must have a board of directors as well as an audit and supervisory
committee consisting of at least three of its directors. A majority of the members of the audit and supervisory committee must be “external directors”
as defined under the Companies Act, which differs from the director independence standards under the NYSE listed company manual. Additionally,
under the regulations of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, we are required to have at least one director who is “independent” for the purposes of such regulations,
which are more stringent than the requirements for “external directors” under the Companies Act.

Our board of directors consists of 16 directors, of which 11 are “external directors” under the Companies Act. Our Audit and Supervisory
Committee is comprised of four of our directors, three of whom qualify as “external directors” under this standard. Each of our external directors also
qualifies  as  “independent”  as  described  under  “Director  Independence  (303A.02)”  below,  and  each  of  the  members  of  our Audit  and  Supervisory
Committee qualifies as “independent” for purposes of Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act.

for a director who is an Audit and Supervisory Committee member is two years, whereas the term of office for other directors is one year.

Directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee members are elected separately from our other directors. The term of office

Director Independence (303A.02) 

We deem a director as being an “independent director” when such director also meets independence requirements stipulated in the regulations
of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, on which our common stock is listed, and independence requirements established internally. These requirements differ
in certain respects from the requirements under the NYSE listed company manual.

Executive Sessions (303A.03)

The NYSE listed company manual requires that non-management directors of U.S. domestic issuers meet in regularly scheduled executive
sessions without management. Although not required under Japanese law or Tokyo Stock Exchange rule, our independent external directors hold regularly
scheduled executive sessions without management.

Composition of Committees (303A.04, 05, 06 and 07)

The  NYSE  listed  company  manual  requires  that  U.S.  domestic  issuers  establish  a  nomination/corporate  governance  committee  and  a
compensation committee, each of which much be composed entirely of independent directors. The NYSE listed company manual also requires that all
listed companies, including a foreign private issuer (as defined in the Exchange Act) such as us, establish an audit committee satisfying the requirements
of Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act. Audit committees of U.S. domestic issuers are also subject to certain additional requirements under Section
303A.07 of the NYSE listed company manual.

Although the Companies Act does not require companies with audit and supervisory committees to establish nomination committees or
compensation committees, we have established such committees in order to ensure transparency. Our Nomination Committee consists of five directors
(all of which are independent external directors for the purposes of Japanese law and the rules of the Tokyo Stock Exchange) plus one director as an
observer who is not an external director. Director candidates nominated by our Nomination Committee must be approved at our general meeting of
shareholders. Unlike the nomination/corporate governance committees of U.S. domestic issuers, our Nomination Committee is not also responsible for
corporate governance policies. 

Our Compensation Committee consists of four directors (all of which are independent external directors for the purposes of Japanese law
and the rules of the Tokyo Stock Exchange). The maximum total amount of compensation for our directors must be approved at our general meeting of
shareholders, provided that the maximum total amounts for directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee members and for other directors must
be separately approved. The individual amounts of compensation for our directors (other than Audit and Supervisory Committee members) is determined
in accordance with the compensation standards determined by our board of directors or a resolution of our board of directors. The individual amounts
of compensation for our Audit and Supervisory Committee members are determined by discussion among the Audit and Supervisory Committee members.

Our Audit and Supervisory Committee consists of four directors (of which, three are independent external directors for the purposes of
Japanese law and the rules of the Tokyo Stock Exchange), and all of whom currently satisfy the independence requirements of Rule 10A-3 under the
Exchange Act. Our Audit and Supervisory Committee does not necessarily satisfy all of the additional audit committee requirements applicable to NYSE-
listed U.S. domestic companies under Section 303A.07, nor is it required to under the standards applicable to foreign private issuers under Section 303A.

Equity Compensation Plans (303A.08)

U.S. domestic issuers listed on NYSE are required to obtain the approval of shareholders for equity compensation plans and any material

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Under Japanese law and the regulations of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the adoption of an equity compensation plan, including for directors,
requires  shareholder  approval.  Pursuant  to  the  approval  of  our  general  meeting  of  shareholders,  we  grant  certain  stock-based  compensation  to  the
directors. Stock acquisition rights or shares of common stock may be granted by resolution of the board of directors, except that, if stock acquisition
rights or shares of common stock are to be granted on particularly favorable conditions, a special resolution of the general meeting of shareholders is
required. The passage of a special resolution of the general meeting of shareholders requires the approval of two-thirds or more of the voting rights
represented at a quorate general meeting of shareholders.

Corporate Governance Guidelines (303A.09)

U.S. domestic issuers listed on the NYSE must adopt and disclose corporate governance guidelines as set forth in the NYSE listed company
manual. Japanese law and the regulations of the Tokyo Stock Exchange require us to disclose our basic views on corporate governance. In accordance
with these requirements, we publish our Corporate Governance Report annually, which is posted on our website and furnished to the SEC under cover
of Form 6-K, although this may not necessarily cover all of the same items as contemplated by the NYSE listed company manual. 

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (303A.10)

U.S. domestic issuers listed on NYSE are required to adopt and disclose a code of business conduct and ethics for directors, officers and
employees, and promptly disclose any waivers of the code for directors or executive officers. Although not required to do so under the NYSE listed
company manual, we have established a global code of business conduct and ethics, known as the Takeda Global Code of Conduct, which is posted on
our website. Although the Takeda Global Code of Conduct functions as a code of business conduct and ethics, it is not required to cover all of the same
areas as that of a U.S. domestic issuer under the NYSE listed company manual. Pursuant to the requirements of Form 20-F, waivers, if any, to the Takeda
Global Code of Conduct given to our directors or senior management are disclosed by us in our annual reports on Form 20-F.

Item 16H. Mine Safety Disclosure 

Not applicable.

Item 17. Financial Statements 

The Company has responded to Item 18 in lieu of this item.

Item 18. Financial Statements 

The information required by this item is set forth in our consolidated financial statements included in this annual report.

Item 19. Exhibits 

Exhibit 
No.
Exhibit 1.1*

Exhibit 1.2*

Exhibit 1.3

Exhibit 2.1

Exhibit 2.2

Exhibit 2.3

Exhibit 2.4

Exhibit 2.5

Exhibit
Articles of Incorporation of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (English Translation) 

Regulations of the Board of Directors of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (English Translation)

Share Handling Regulations of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (English Translation) (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 1.3 to Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form 20-F of the registrant, filed on December 17, 2018).

Form of Amended and Restated Deposit Agreement among the Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, The Bank of New
York Mellon, as Depositary, and all Owners and Holders from time to time of American Depositary Shares issued thereunder
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form 20-F of the registrant,
filed on December 17, 2018).

Indenture, dated as of September 23, 2016, among Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC, Shire plc, as guarantor, and
Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of Shire plc’s Current Report on
Form 8-K filed on September 23, 2016).

First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 23, 2016, to the Indenture, dated as of September 23, 2016, among Shire
Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC, Shire plc, as guarantor, and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of Shire plc’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 23, 2016).

Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 1, 2016, to the Indenture dated as of September 23, 2016, among Shire
Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC, Shire plc, as guarantor, Baxalta Incorporated, as subsidiary guarantor, and Deutsche
Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of Shire plc’s Current Report on Form 8-K
filed on December 2, 2016).

Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of February 4, 2019, to the Indenture dated as of September 23, 2016, among Shire
Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, as guarantor, Shire plc, as guarantor,
Baxalta Incorporated, as subsidiary guarantor, and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 2.5 of the registrant’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on June 27, 2019).

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Exhibit 
No.
Exhibit 2.6

Exhibit 2.7

Exhibit 2.8

Exhibit 2.9

Exhibit 2.10

Exhibit 2.11

Exhibit 2.12

Exhibit 2.13

Exhibit 2.14

Exhibit 2.15

Exhibit 2.16

Exhibit 2.17

Exhibit 2.18*

Exhibit 2.19

Exhibit 2.20

Exhibit 2.21

Exhibit 2.22

Exhibit 2.23*

Exhibit 2.24

Exhibit 2.25
Exhibit 4.1**

Exhibit
Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of July 2, 2019, to the Indenture dated as of September 23, 2016, among Shire
Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, as guarantor, Shire Limited, as guarantor, Baxalta
Incorporated, as subsidiary guarantor, and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 4.5 of the Registration Statement on Form F-4 of the registrant, filed November 12, 2019).
Form of 1.900% Senior Notes due 2019 of Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
4.1 of Shire plc’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 21, 2016).

Form of 2.400% Senior Notes due 2021 of Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
4.2 of Shire plc’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 21, 2016).

Form of 2.875% Senior Notes due 2023 of Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
4.3 of Shire plc’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 21, 2016).

Form of 3.200% Senior Notes due 2026 of Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
4.4 of Shire plc’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 21, 2016).

Indenture between Baxalta Incorporated and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, dated as of June
23, 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of Baxalta Incorporated’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 23,
2015).

First Supplemental Indenture, to the Indenture dated as of June 23, 2015, between Baxalta Incorporated and The Bank of New
York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, dated as of June 23, 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of Baxalta
Incorporated’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 23, 2015).

Second Supplemental Indenture, to the Indenture dated as of June 23, 2015, between Baxalta Incorporated, Shire plc and The
Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, dated as of June 3, 2016 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3
of Shire plc’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 3, 2016).

Third Supplemental Indenture, to the Indenture dated as of June 23, 2015, between Baxalta Incorporated, Shire plc, Takeda
Pharmaceutical Company Limited and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, dated as of February
4, 2019 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.13 of the registrant’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on June 27, 2019).

Fourth Supplemental Indenture, to the Indenture dated as of June 23, 2015, between Baxalta Incorporated, Shire plc, Takeda
Pharmaceutical Company Limited and the Bank of New York Melon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, as of July 2, 2019
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.14 of the Registration Statement on Form F-4 of the registrant, filed November 12,
2019).

Term Loan Credit Agreement among Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, as Borrower, Various Financial Institutions,
as Lenders, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, dated as of June 8, 2018 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.7 to Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form 20-F of the registrant, filed on December 17, 2018).

Amendment No. 1, dated as of December 20, 2018, to the Term Loan Credit Agreement among Takeda Pharmaceutical
Company Limited, as Borrower, Various Financial Institutions, as Lenders, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as
Administrative Agent, dated as of June 8, 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.15 of the registrant’s Annual Report on
Form 20-F filed on June 27, 2019).
Amendment No. 2, dated as of October 18, 2019, to the Term Loan Credit Agreement among Takeda Pharmaceutical
Company Limited, as Borrower, Various Financial Institutions, as Lenders, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as
Administrative Agent, dated as of June 8, 2018.

Fiscal Agency Agreement, dated as of November 21, 2018, between Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited and MUFG
Bank, Ltd., as Fiscal Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on
Form 20-F of the registrant, filed on December 17, 2018).

Indenture, dated as of November 26, 2018, between Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited and MUFG Union Bank, N.A.,
as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form 20-F of the
registrant, filed on December 17, 2018).

Loan Agreement, dated December 3, 2018, between Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited and Japan Bank for
International Cooperation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on
Form 20-F of the registrant, filed on December 17, 2018).

Amendment No. 1, dated as of December 25, 2018, to the Loan Agreement, dated December 3, 2018, between Takeda
Pharmaceutical Company Limited and Japan Bank for International Cooperation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.20 of
the registrant’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on June 27, 2019).
Amendment No. 2, dated as of December 25, 2019, to the Loan Agreement, dated December 3, 2018, between Takeda
Pharmaceutical Company Limited and Japan Bank for International Cooperation.

(English Translation) Terms and Conditions of Hybrid Bonds issued by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited on June 6,
2019  (incorporated by reference to Annex 1 to Exhibit 1 to the current report on Form 6-K of the Registrant furnished to the
Commission on May 31, 2019).

A description of the rights of each class of securities that is registered under Section 12 of the Exchange Act as of the end of
the period covered by this report. The information required hereby is incorporated by reference to Items 9, 10 and 12 of
Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form 20-F of the registrant, filed on December 17, 2018.

Collaboration Agreement dated December 14, 2009 by and between Seattle Genetics, Inc. and Millennium Pharmaceuticals,
Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form 20-F of the
registrant, filed on December 17, 2018).

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Exhibit 
No.
Exhibit 4.2

Exhibit 8.1

Exhibit 12.1*

Exhibit 12.2*

Exhibit 13.1*

Exhibit 13.2*

Exhibit
Letter Agreement among Shire plc, Baxalta Incorporated and Baxter International Inc. dated January 11, 2016 (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Shire plc's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 11, 2016).

List of subsidiaries of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, as of March  31, 2020: See “Item 4. Information on the
Company—C. Organizational Structure.”

Certification of the principal executive officer required by 17 C.F.R. 240. 13a-14(a).

Certification of the principal financial officer required by 17 C.F.R. 240. 13a-14(a).

Certification of the chief executive officer required by 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

Certification of the chief financial officer required by 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

*
**

Filed herewith.
Pursuant to a request for confidential treatment, portions of this Exhibit have been redacted from the publicly filed document and have been
furnished separately to the SEC as required by Rule 24b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

We have not included as exhibits certain instruments with respect to our long-term debt where the amount of debt authorized under each

such debt instrument does not exceed 10% or our total assets. We will furnish a copy of any such instrument to the SEC upon request.

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The registrant hereby certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 20-F and that it has duly caused and authorized the

undersigned to sign this annual report on its behalf. 

SIGNATURES 

TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY
LIMITED

By:

/s/ Costa Saroukos

Name: Costa Saroukos

Title: Chief Financial Officer

Date: June 24, 2020

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Index

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss for the years ended March 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020  

Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income for the years ended March 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of March 31, 2019 and 2020

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the years ended March 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended March 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Page

F-2

F-5

F-6

F-7 - F-8

F-9 - F-11

F-12

F-13 - F-89

F-1

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited:

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of financial position of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited and subsidiaries (the
“Company”) as of March 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of profit or loss, profit or loss and other comprehensive income,
changes in equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended March 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively, the
consolidated financial statements).  In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position
of the Company as of March 31, 2020 and 2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three‑year period
ended March 31, 2020, in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the
Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework
(2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and our report dated June 24, 2020 expressed an
unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent
with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and
Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits
included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud,
and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and
disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.

Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were
communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the
consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit
matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the
critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Evaluation of the provisions for U.S. Medicaid, U.S. Medicare and U.S. commercial managed care rebates

As discussed in Note 3 and 23 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company records provisions for contractual and statutory rebates payable
under Commercial healthcare provider contracts and U.S. state and Federal government health programs (collectively, U.S. rebates), such as U.S.
Medicaid and U.S. Medicare as well as U.S. commercial managed care programs as a reduction to gross sales to arrive at net sales. Provisions for
U.S. rebates are 213,189 million JPY as of March 31, 2020. The provisions for U.S. rebates are recorded in the same period that the corresponding
revenues are recognized; however, the U.S. rebates are not fully paid until subsequent periods.

We identified the evaluation of the provisions for U.S. Medicaid, U.S. Medicare and U.S. commercial managed care programs as a critical audit
matter because evaluating the expected product specific assumptions used to estimate the provisions for the U.S. Medicaid, U.S. Medicare and U.S.
commercial managed care programs required a high degree of subjective auditor judgment. The expected product specific assumptions relate to
estimating which of the Company’s revenue transactions will ultimately be subject to the U.S. Medicaid, U.S. Medicare and U.S. commercial
managed care programs. 

The primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter included the following. We tested certain internal controls over the
Company’s U.S. Medicaid, U.S. Medicare and U.S. commercial managed care programs provision process, including controls related to the
determination of the expected product specific assumptions used to estimate the provisions for U.S. Medicaid, U.S. Medicare and U.S. commercial
managed care programs. We developed independent expectations of U.S. Medicaid, U.S. Medicare and U.S. commercial managed care programs
provisions based on the ratios of historical U.S. Medicaid, U.S. Medicare and U.S. commercial managed care programs claims paid to historical gross
sales and compared such independent estimates to management’s estimates. We compared a selection of U.S. Medicaid, U.S. Medicare and U.S.
commercial managed care programs claims paid by the Company for consistency with the contractual terms of the Company’s rebate agreements. We
evaluated the Company’s ability to accurately estimate the provisions for U.S. Medicaid, U.S. Medicare and U.S. commercial managed care
programs by comparing historically recorded provisions to the actual amounts that were ultimately paid by the Company.

F- 2

Evaluation of acquisition-date fair value of intangible assets associated with marketed products acquired in the Shire business acquisition

As discussed in Note 31 to the consolidated financial statements, on January 8, 2019, the Company completed the acquisition of 100% of the
outstanding shares of Shire plc (Shire). During the year ended March 31, 2020, the Company completed the purchase price allocation and
retrospectively adjusted the provisional amounts recognized at the acquisition date to reflect new information obtained about the facts and
circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date. As a result, the intangible assets were retrospectively adjusted from the provisional fair value of
3,899,298 million JPY to the final fair value of 3,769,076 million JPY.

We identified the evaluation of acquisition-date fair value of certain intangible assets associated with marketed products acquired in the Shire
business acquisition as a critical audit matter. The future sales forecast is one of the assumptions used in estimating the fair values of these intangibles
and the testing of this assumption involved a high degree of subjective auditor judgement.

The primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter included the following. We tested certain internal controls over the
Company’s fair value measurement process related to certain intangibles associated with marketed products acquired in the Shire acquisition. We
evaluated the Company’s ability to estimate the future sales forecast by comparing the forecasted sales to actual sales. We evaluated the Company’s
future sales forecast by comparing the future sales forecasts to the external information such as analysts’ expectations, industry trends and market
trends. 

/s/ KPMG AZSA LLC

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2007.

Tokyo, Japan

June 24, 2020

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 

We have audited Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited and subsidiaries’ (the “Company”) internal control over financial reporting as of March
31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of
the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of
March 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring
Organizations of the Treadway Commission.  

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the
consolidated statements of financial position of the Company as of March 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of profit or loss,
profit or loss and other comprehensive income, changes in equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended March 31, 2020,
and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated June 24, 2020 expressed an unqualified opinion on
those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion 

The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the
effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over
Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are
a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S.
federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal
control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material
weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also
included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for
our opinion.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial
reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s
internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable
detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions
are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts
and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and
(3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets
that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any
evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the
degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG AZSA LLC

Tokyo, Japan

June 24, 2020

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Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss for the Year Ended March 31,

Note

JPY (millions, except per share data)
2019(*)

2018

2020

Revenue

Cost of sales

Selling, general and administrative expenses

Research and development expenses
Amortization and impairment losses on intangible
  assets associated with products

Other operating income

Other operating expenses

Operating profit

Finance income

Finance expenses

Share of loss of investments accounted for using the equity method

Profit (loss) before tax

Income tax (expenses) benefit

Net profit for the year

Attributable to:

Owners of the Company

Non-controlling interests

Net profit for the year

Earnings per share (JPY)

Basic earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share

4

¥

1,770,531

¥

2,097,224

¥

3,291,188

(495,921)

(628,106)

(325,441)

(122,131)

169,412

(126,555)

241,789

39,543

(31,928)

(32,199)

217,205

(30,497)

186,708

186,886

(178)

186,708

239.35

237.56

¥

¥

¥

¥

(651,729)

(717,599)

(368,298)

(178,617)

159,863

(103,159)

237,685

16,843

(83,289)

(43,627)

127,612

7,468

135,080

135,192

(112)

135,080

140.61

139.82

¥

¥

¥

¥

(1,089,764)

(964,737)

(492,381)

(455,420)

60,213

(248,691)

100,408

27,831

(165,006)

(23,987)

(60,754)

105,044

44,290

44,241

49

44,290

28.41

28.25

12

5

5

6

6

14

7

8

8

8

¥

¥

¥

¥

(*) During the year ended March 31, 2020, Takeda completed the purchase price allocation for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as part of
the Shire Acquisition. Accordingly, Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss for the Year Ended March 31, 2019 were retrospectively adjusted.
See Note 31 for further detail of completed purchase price allocation.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income for the Year Ended March 31,

Net profit for the year

Other comprehensive income (loss)

Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss:

Changes in fair value of financial assets measured at fair value through other
comprehensive income
Remeasurement of defined benefit pension plans

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:

Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations

Net changes on revaluation of available-for-sale financial assets

Cash flow hedges

Hedging cost

Share of other comprehensive income (loss) of investments accounted for using the
equity method

Other comprehensive income (loss) for the year, net of tax

Total comprehensive income (loss) for the year

Attributable to:

Owners of the Company

Non-controlling interests

Total comprehensive income (loss) for the year

Note

2018

JPY (millions)
2019(*)

2020

¥

186,708

¥

135,080

¥

44,290

9

9

9

9

9

9

9, 14

9

¥

¥

¥

—

724

724

46,611

4,714

1,919

1,606

382

55,232

55,956

242,664

242,444

220

242,664

¥

¥

¥

6,000

(11,665)

(5,665)

30,976

—

(33,793)

(4,909)

(94)

(7,820)

(13,485)

121,595

121,859

(264)

121,595

¥

¥

¥

(3,512)

(6,398)

(9,910)

(207,072)

—

(25,689)

(857)

(181)

(233,799)

(243,709)

(199,419 )

(199,569 )

150

(199,419 )

(*) During the year ended March 31, 2020, Takeda completed the purchase price allocation for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as part of
the Shire Acquisition. Accordingly, Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income for the Year Ended March 31,
2019 were retrospectively adjusted. See Note 31 for further detail of completed purchase price allocation.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of March 31,

Assets

Non-current assets:

Property, plant and equipment

Goodwill

Intangible assets

Investments accounted for using the equity method

Other financial assets

Other non-current assets

Deferred tax assets

Total non-current assets

Current assets:

Inventories

Trade and other receivables

Other financial assets

Income taxes receivable

Other current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Assets held for sale

Total current assets

Total assets

JPY (millions)

Note

2019(*)

2020

10

11

12

14

15

7

16

17

15

18

19

¥

1,331,931

¥

1,386,370

4,240,251

4,751,169

108,185

191,737

87,472

88,991

4,012,528

4,171,361

107,334

262,121

103,846

308,102

10,799,736

10,351,662

919,670

741,907

23,276

7,212

109,666

702,093

489,213

759,599

757,005

15,822

27,916

114,196

637,614

157,280

2,993,037

2,469,432

¥ 13,792,773

¥ 12,821,094

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Liabilities and Equity

Liabilities:

Non-current liabilities:

Bonds and loans

Other financial liabilities

Net defined benefit liabilities

Income taxes payable

Provisions

Other non-current liabilities

Deferred tax liabilities

Total non-current liabilities

Current liabilities:

Bonds and loans

Trade and other payables

Other financial liabilities

Income taxes payable

Provisions

Other current liabilities

Liabilities held for sale

Total current liabilities

Total liabilities

Equity:

Share capital

Share premium

Treasury shares

Retained earnings

Other components of equity

Equity attributable to owners of the company

Non-controlling interests

Total equity

Total liabilities and equity

JPY (millions)

Note

2019(*)

2020

20

21

22

23

24

7

20

25

21

23

24

19

¥

4,766,005

¥

4,506,487

240,215

156,513

61,900

33,762

73,882

721,456

6,053,733

984,946

327,394

47,200

150,698

388,722

439,055

215,034

399,129

156,617

54,932

37,605

52,793

710,147

5,917,710

586,817

318,816

95,706

182,738

405,245

499,386

87,190

2,553,049

8,606,782

2,175,898

8,093,608

1,643,585

1,650,232

1,668,123

1,680,287

(57,142)

(87,463)

1,595,431

349,879

5,181,985

4,006

1,369,972

92,564

4,723,483

4,003

5,185,991

4,727,486

¥ 13,792,773

¥ 12,821,094

(*) During the year ended March 31, 2020, Takeda completed the purchase price allocation for the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed as part
of the Shire Acquisition. Accordingly, Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of March 31, 2019 were retrospectively adjusted. See
Note 31 for further detail of completed purchase price allocation.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity 

JPY (millions)

Equity attributable to owners of the Company

Other components of equity

Share 
capital

Share 
premium

Treasury 
shares

Retained 
earnings

Exchange 
differences on 
translation of 
foreign 
operations

Changes in fair
value of financial
assets measured
at fair value
through other
comprehensive
income

Net changes on 
revaluation of 
available-for- 
sale financial 
assets

Cash flow 
hedges

Hedging  
cost

Remeasureme
nt of defined
benefit
pension plans

Total

Other 
comprehensive 
income related 
to assets held
for sale

Non-
controlling
interests

Total

Total equity

As of April 1, 2017..........................

¥

65,203

¥

74,973

¥ (48,734)

¥ 1,511,817

¥

221,550

¥

— ¥

67,980

¥

1,472

¥

— ¥

— ¥ 291,002

¥

— ¥1,894,261

¥

54,704

¥

1,948,965

Net profit for the year

Other comprehensive income..........

186,886

Comprehensive income for the year

—

—

—

186,886

Transactions with owners:...............

Issuance of new shares ................

12,711

12,609

Acquisition of treasury shares .....

Disposal of treasury shares..........

Dividends (Note 26) ....................

Changes in ownership .................

Transfers from other components
of equity.................................

Share-based compensation (Note
28)..........................................

Exercise of share-based awards

(Note 28) ...............................

Transfers to other

comprehensive income
related to assets held for sale.

(41,545)

0

1

(142,120)

724

18,610

(15,452)

15,905

Total transactions with owners ........

12,711

15,767

(25,639)

(141,396)

46,252

46,252

—

5,057

5,057

1,919

1,919

1,606

1,606

—

55,558

55,558

724

724

186,886

55,558

—

242,444

(178)

398

220

—

—

—

—

—

(724)

(724)

4,795

4,795

—

—

—

—

(724)

—

—

4,795

4,071

(4,795)

(4,795)

25,320

(41,545)

1

(142,120)

(2,189)

(144,309)

—

—

18,610

453

—

(32,750)

(32,750)

—

18,610

453

—

(139,281)

(34,939)

(174,220)

186,708

55,956

242,664

25,320

(41,545)

1

As of March 31, 2018......................

¥

77,914

¥

90,740

¥ (74,373)

¥ 1,557,307

¥

272,597

¥

— ¥

73,037

¥

3,391

¥

1,606

¥

— ¥ 350,631

¥

(4,795)

¥1,997,424

¥

19,985

¥

2,017,409

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity 

JPY (millions)

Equity attributable to owners of the Company

Other components of equity

Share 
capital

Share 
premium

Treasury 
shares

Retained 
earnings

Exchange 
differences on 
translation of 
foreign 
operations

Changes in fair
value of financial
assets measured
at fair value
through other
comprehensive
income

Net changes on 
revaluation of 
available-for- 
sale financial 
assets

Cash flow 
hedges

Hedging  
cost

Remeasurement
of defined
benefit pension
plans

Total

Other 
comprehensive 
income related 
to assets held
for sale

Non-
controlling
interests

Total

Total equity

As of April 1, 2018.........................

¥

77,914

¥

90,740

¥ (74,373)

¥ 1,557,307

¥

272,597

¥

— ¥

73,037

¥

3,391

¥

1,606

¥

— ¥ 350,631

¥

(4,795)

¥ 1,997,424

¥

19,985

¥

2,017,409

77,914

90,740

(74,373)

1,572,708

272,597

135,192

15,401

84,672

84,672

5,938

5,938

(73,037)

—

(1,378)

2,013

1,606

—

360,888

(4,795)

2,023,082

19,975

2,043,057

10,257

25,658

(10)

25,648

—

135,192

(112)

135,080

(33,793)

(4,909)

(11,665)

(18,128)

4,795

(13,333)

—

(33,793)

(4,909)

(11,665)

(18,128)

4,795

121,859

(152)

(264)

(13,485)

121,595

Cumulative effects of changes in

accounting policies (Note 2) ....

Restated opening balance...............
(*) ............

Net profit for the year

Other comprehensive income

(loss)

(*)

 .....................................

Comprehensive income (loss) for

the year.....................................

Transactions with owners:

—

—

—

135,192

Issuance of new shares...............

1,565,671

1,565,671

Acquisition of treasury shares....

Disposal of treasury shares ........

Dividends (Note 26)...................

Changes in ownership ................

Transfers from other

components of equity...........

Share-based compensation

(Note 28) ..............................
Exercise of share-based awards
(Note 28) ..............................

Basis adjustment related to

acquisitions ..........................

(1,172)

3

(0)

20,102

(26,281)

18,400

(142,697)

(2,337)

32,565

26,301

26,301

230

(44,230)

11,665

(32,565)

34,739

34,739

4,715

4,715

11,665

—

—

39,454

7,119

—

20,102

(7,881)

39,454

—

—

—

—

230

3,131,342

(1,172)

3

(142,697)

(169)

(2,107)

(15,536)

3,131,342

(1,172)

3

(142,866)

(17,643)

—

20,102

(7,881)

39,454

Total transactions with owners.......

1,565,671

1,559,492

17,231

(112,469)

230

(44,230)

—

—

3,037,044

(15,705)

3,021,339

As of March 31, 2019 ....................

¥1,643,585

¥1,650,232

¥ (57,142)

¥ 1,595,431

¥

299,128

¥

46,380

¥

— ¥

2,959

¥

1,412

¥

— ¥ 349,879

¥

— ¥ 5,181,985

¥

4,006

¥

5,185,991

(*) During the year ended March 31, 2020, Takeda completed the purchase price allocation for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as part of the Shire Acquisition. 

Accordingly, Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity as of March 31, 2019 were retrospectively adjusted. See Note 31 for further detail of completed purchase price allocation.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity 

JPY (millions)

Equity attributable to owners of the Company

Other components of equity  

Share 
capital

Share 
premium

Treasury 
shares

Retained 
earnings

Exchange 
differences on 
translation of 
foreign 
operations

Changes in fair
value of financial
assets measured
at fair value
through other
comprehensive
income

Cash flow 
hedges  

Hedging
cost 

Remeasurement
of defined
benefit pension
plans

Total  

Total  

Non-
controlling
interests 

Total
equity 

As of April 1, 2019................

¥ 1,643,585

¥ 1,650,232

¥ (57,142)

¥ 1,595,431

¥

299,128

¥

46,380

¥

2,959

¥

1,412

¥

— ¥ 349,879

¥5,181,985

¥

4,006

¥

5,185,991

Cumulative effects of

changes in accounting
policies (Note 2) ..............

(512)

—

(512)

Restated opening balance ......

1,643,585

1,650,232

(57,142)

1,594,919

299,128

46,380

2,959

1,412

—

349,879

5,181,473

Net profit for the year............

Other comprehensive income
(loss) ................................

Comprehensive income

44,241

—

44,241

(207,280)

(3,586)

(25,689)

(857)

(6,398)

(243,810)

(243,810)

(loss) for the year.............

—

—

—

44,241

(207,280)

(3,586)

(25,689)

(857)

(6,398)

(243,810)

(199,569)

Transactions with owners:.....

Issuance of new shares ......

24,538

24,538

Acquisition of treasury

shares...........................

Disposal of treasury shares

Dividends (Note 26) ..........

Transfers from other

components of equity ..

Share-based compensation
(Note 28) .....................

Exercise of share-based

awards (Note 28) .........

Total transactions with

owners ..........................

(52,750)

(0)

1

(282,693)

13,505

29,122

(23,605)

22,428

(19,903)

6,398

(13,505)

—

—

—

29,122

(1,177)

—

29,122

(1,177)

24,538

30,055

(30,321)

(269,188)

—

(19,903)

—

—

6,398

(13,505)

(258,421)

(153)

(258,574)

As of March 31, 2020............

¥ 1,668,123

¥1,680,287

¥ (87,463)

¥ 1,369,972

¥

91,848

¥

22,891

¥

(22,730 )

¥

555

¥

— ¥ 92,564

¥ 4,723,483

¥

4,003

¥

4,727,486

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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4,006

49

101

150

(512)

5,185,479

44,290

(243,709)

(199,419)

49,076

(52,750)

1

49,076

(52,750)

1

—

—

—

—

(282,693)

(153)

(282,846)

TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Year Ended March 31,

Note

2018

JPY (millions)
2019(*)

2020

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net profit for the year
Depreciation and amortization
Impairment losses
Equity-settled share-based compensation
Gain on sales and disposal of property, plant and equipment
Gain on divestment of business and subsidiaries
Loss (gain) on liquidation of foreign operations
Change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities
Finance (income) and expenses, net
Share of loss of investments accounted for using the equity method
Income tax expenses (benefit)
Changes in assets and liabilities:

Increase in trade and other receivables
Decrease in inventories
Increase (decrease) in trade and other payables
Increase (decrease) in provisions

Other, net

Cash generated from operations

Income taxes paid
Tax refunds and interest on tax refunds received
Net cash from operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities:

Interest received
Dividends received
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment
Acquisition of intangible assets
Acquisition of investments
Proceeds from sales and redemption of investments
Acquisition of business, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired
Proceeds from sales of business, net of cash and cash equivalents divested
Payments into restricted deposits
Proceeds from withdrawal of restricted deposits
Other, net

Net cash from (used in) investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities:

Net increase (decrease) in short-term loans and commercial papers
Proceeds from issuance of bonds and long-term loans
Repayments of bonds and long-term loans
Acquisition of treasury shares
Interest paid
Dividends paid
Acquisition of non-controlling interests
Repayments of lease liabilities (2019: Repayments of obligations under finance lease)
Facility fees paid for loan agreements
Other, net

Net cash from (used in) financing activities
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year

(Consolidated statements of financial position)

Cash and cash equivalents reclassified back from assets held for sale
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
Cash and cash equivalents reclassified to assets held for sale
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
(Consolidated statements of financial position)

¥

31

27
27
27

27

18
19

19

18

¥

186,708
182,127
13,544
18,610
(434)
(134,100)
41,465
10,523
(7,615)
32,199
30,497

(647)
13,719
6,862
(6,530)
20,809
407,737
(54,874)
24,991
377,854

2,412
7,699
(67,005)
2,965
(61,257)
(16,883)
40,743
(28,328)
85,080
(71,774)
—
13,006
(93,342)

(403,931)
393,453
(140,000)
(18,756)
(8,365)
(141,893)
—
(2,658)
—
(4,076)
(326,226)
(41,714)

319,455
21,797
341,252
(4,565)
294,973
(451)

¥

135,080
247,691
10,120
20,084
(45,220)
(82,975)
(2,669)
(5,966)
66,446
43,627
(7,468)

(13,382)
50,717
(16,413)
47,063
(73,347)
373,388
(51,536)
6,627
328,479

6,305
2,739
(77,677)
50,717
(56,437)
(17,099)
65,035
(2,958,686)
85,131
—
71,844
(7,570)
(2,835,698)

367,319
2,795,926
—
(1,172)
(34,914)
(142,952)
(2,392)
(1,741)
(19,507)
(14,330)
2,946,237
439,018

294,522
451
294,973
(31,269)
702,722
(629)

44,290
583,649
101,882
29,122
(990)
(16,755)
399
(18,387)
137,175
23,987
(105,044)

(34,826)
137,492
(29,932)
21,938
22,520
896,520
(234,612)
7,844
669,752

11,487
1,382
(127,082)
12,578
(90,628)
(7,551)
49,402
(4,890)
461,546
—
—
(14,125)
292,119

(351,223)
496,190
(701,057)
(3,737)
(127,211)
(282,582)
(1,700)
(30,000)
—
(3,893)
(1,005,213)
(43,342)

702,093
629
702,722
(21,766)
637,614
—

294,522

702,093

637,614

(*) During the year ended March 31, 2020, Takeda completed the purchase price allocation for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as part of

the Shire Acquisition. Accordingly, Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Year Ended March 31, 2019 were retrospectively adjusted.
See Note 31 for further detail of completed purchase price allocation.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

1. Reporting Entity

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (the “Company”) is a public company incorporated in Japan. The Company and its subsidiaries
(collectively, “Takeda”) is a global, values-based, research and development (“R&D”) driven biopharmaceutical company with an innovative
portfolio, engaged primarily in the research, development, manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceutical products. Takeda has grown both
organically and through acquisitions, completing a series of major transactions that have brought therapeutic, geographic and pipeline growth.
Takeda’s principal pharmaceutical products include medicines in the following key business areas: gastroenterology (“GI”), rare diseases, Plasma-
Derived Therapies (“PDT”), oncology, and neuroscience.

2. Basis of Preparation

Compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards

Takeda’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), as issued by
the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). The term IFRS also includes International Accounting Standards (“IASs”) and the related
interpretations of the interpretation’s committees (Standard Interpretations Committee (“SIC”) and International Financial Reporting Interpretations
Committee (“IFRIC”)).

Approval of Financial Statements

The Company’s consolidated financial statements presented were approved on June 24, 2020 by Representative Director, President & Chief
Executive Officer (“CEO”) Christophe Weber and Director & Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) Costa Saroukos.

Basis of Measurement

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for certain assets and liabilities recorded at fair value
including investments, derivatives, and contingent considerations.

Functional and Presentation Currency

The consolidated financial statements are presented in Japanese Yen (“JPY”), which is the functional currency of the Company. All financial
information presented in JPY has been rounded to the nearest million JPY, except when otherwise indicated.  

New Accounting Standards and Interpretations Adopted

During the year ended March 31, 2020, Takeda has adopted the following new accounting standards:

IFRS 16 Leases (“IFRS 16”)

Takeda adopted IFRS 16 on April 1, 2019. The standard replaces IAS 17 Leases (“IAS 17”) and IFRIC 4 Determining whether an Arrangement
contains a Lease (“IFRIC 4”) and introduces a single lease accounting model requiring a lessee to recognize lease liabilities and right-of-use
(“ROU”) assets for almost all leases. Of the costs from operating leases previously included within cost of sales, selling, general and administrative
expenses, research and development expenses, and other operating expenses, the portion related to the financing element is classified and reported as
finance expenses. In the statement of cash flows, the lease payments previously included within cash flows from operating activities are reported
within cash flows from financing activities.

Takeda adopted IFRS 16 using the modified retrospective approach and the cumulative effect of adopting the standard was recognized on April 1,
2019. At transition, lease liabilities were measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted at the incremental borrowing rate
as of April 1, 2019. ROU assets were recognized at an amount equal to the lease liabilities, adjusted for any prepaid or accrued lease payments,
onerous lease provisions and business combination related fair value adjustments. 

The adoption of IFRS 16 resulted in the recognition of lease liabilities (included in “Other financial liabilities”) of 217,325 million JPY and ROU
assets (included in “Property, plant and equipment”) of 199,256 million JPY, excluding the amount related to leases previously classified as finance
leases under IAS 17 in the consolidated statement of financial position as of April 1, 2019. The weighted average incremental borrowing rate applied
to the lease liabilities on April 1, 2019 was 2.8%. In the consolidated statement of cash flows, cash outflow of 32,943 million JPY for the year ended
March 31, 2020 was presented in “net cash from (used in) financing activities” instead of “net cash from operating activities”. Other impact of
applying IFRS 16 to the consolidated financial statements was immaterial. 

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Takeda elected the following transition practical expedients, to leases previously classified as operating leases under IAS 17:

•
•

Applying the recognition exemption for lease contracts for which the term ends within 12 months at the date of initial application
Adjusting the ROU assets by the amount of onerous contract provision recognized under IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and
Contingent Assets immediately before the date of initial application, as an alternative to an impairment review

Takeda has also elected not to reassess whether a contract is or contains a lease at the date of initial application. Instead, for contracts entered into
before April 1, 2019, Takeda relied on its assessment made by applying IAS 17 and IFRIC 4.

The differences between Takeda’s operating lease commitments under IAS 17 disclosed in Note 32 and the total lease liabilities recorded in the
consolidated statement of financial position as of April 1, 2019 under IFRS 16 are summarized below:

Operating lease commitments as of March 31, 2019 (Note 32)

Less: Recognition exemption for leases with less than 12 months of lease term at transition

Less: Recognition exemption for leases of low value asset

Add: Extension options reasonably certain to be exercised

Less: Lease contracts with commencement date after March 31, 2019

Less: Discounted using the incremental borrowing rate as of April 1, 2019

Add: Finance lease liabilities recognized as of March 31, 2019

Other

Lease liabilities recognized as of April 1, 2019

JPY (millions)

233,578

(1,256)

(319)

20,266

(4,394)

(31,783)

179,411

1,233

396,736

IFRIC 23 Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments (“IFRIC 23”)

Takeda adopted IFRIC 23, which clarifies that, if it is considered probable that a tax authority will accept an uncertain tax treatment, the tax charge
should be calculated on that basis. If it is not considered probable, the effect of the uncertainty should be estimated and reflected in the tax charge. In
assessing the uncertainty, it is assumed that the tax authority will have full knowledge of all information related to the matter. The adoption of the
interpretation did not have a material impact on Takeda’s consolidated financial statements.

 IFRS 3 Definition of a Business (“IFRS 3”)

In October 2018, IFRS 3 was amended to clarify the definition of a business. This amendment clarified that to be considered a business, an acquired
set of activities and assets must include, at a minimum, an input and a substantive process that together significantly contribute to the ability to create
outputs. In addition, this amendment added an optional concentration test that permits a simplified assessment of whether an acquired set of activities
and assets is not a business. This amendment is effective for Takeda on April 1, 2020, but the amendment allows early adoption. Takeda early adopted
this amendment and the adoption of the amendment did not have a material impact on Takeda’s consolidated financial statements.

New Accounting Standards and Interpretations Issued and Not Yet Adopted

There were no new or amended accounting standards and interpretations issued and not yet adopted that would be expected to have a significant
impact on Takeda’s consolidated financial statements. For those standards and interpretations where early adoption is permitted, Takeda does not plan
to early adopt.

Use of Judgments, Estimates, and Assumptions

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires management to make certain judgments, estimates, and
assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure
of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

These estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on a continuous basis. Changes in these accounting estimates are recognized in the period
in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.

Information about judgments and estimates that have been made in the process of applying accounting policies and that have significant effects on
the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements, and information about accounting estimates and assumptions that have significant
effects on the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements, are as follows:

•
•
•

Recognition and measurement of taxes based on uncertain tax positions (Note 7)
Recoverability of deferred tax assets (Note 7)
Impairment of property, plant and equipment; goodwill; and intangible assets (Note 10, Note 11, and Note 12, respectively)

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• Measurement of fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed and contingent consideration in business combinations (Note 27 and

Note 31)

• Measurement of defined benefit obligations (Note 22)
• Measurement of provisions, including estimation of rebates and return reserves associated with Takeda’s product sales (Note 23)
•
•

Valuation assumptions relating to share-based compensation (Note 28)
Probability of an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits on contingent liabilities (Note 32)

Although the effects of the spread of COVID-19 could potentially impact business activities within Takeda, the overall impact on Takeda’s
consolidated financial results has been limited to date. Therefore, the spread of COVID-19 did not have a significant impact on accounting estimates
and assumptions used for the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.

3. Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries that are directly or indirectly controlled by the
Company. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Takeda controls an entity when it is exposed or has rights to variable returns from involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those
returns using its power, which is the current ability to direct the relevant activities, over the entity. To determine whether Takeda controls an entity,
status of voting rights or similar rights, contractual agreements and other specific factors are considered.

The financial statements of the subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date when control is obtained until the date
when control is lost. The financial statements of subsidiaries have been adjusted in order to ensure consistency with the accounting policies adopted
by the Company as necessary.

Changes in ownership interest in subsidiaries that do not result in loss of control are accounted for as equity transactions. Any difference between the
adjustment to non-controlling interests and the fair value of consideration transferred or received, is recognized directly in equity attributable to
owners of the Company. When control over a subsidiary is lost, the investment retained after the loss of control is re-measured at fair value as of the
date when control is lost, and any gain or loss on such re-measurement and disposal of the interest sold is recognized in profit or loss.

Investments in Associates and Joint Arrangements

Associates are entities over which Takeda has significant influence over the decisions on financial and operating policies but does not have control or
joint control. Investments in associates are accounted for using the equity method and recognized at cost on the acquisition date. The carrying amount
is subsequently increased or decreased to recognize Takeda’s share of profit or loss and other comprehensive income of the associates. Intra-group
profits on transactions with associates accounted for using the equity method are eliminated against the investment to the extent of Takeda’s equity
interest in the associates. Intra-group losses are eliminated in the same way as intra-group profits unless there is evidence of impairment.

Joint arrangement is an arrangement of which two or more parties have joint control. Joint control is the contractually agreed sharing of control of an
arrangement, which exists only when decisions about the relevant activities require the unanimous consent of the parties sharing control. Takeda
classifies joint arrangement into either joint operations or joint ventures. The classification of a joint arrangement as a joint operation or a joint
venture depends upon the rights and obligations of the parties to the arrangement. Joint operation is a joint arrangement whereby the parties that have
joint control of the arrangement have rights to the assets, and obligations for the liabilities, relating to the arrangement. Joint venture is a joint
arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights to the net assets of the arrangement. The assets, liabilities,
revenues and expenses in joint operations are recognized in relation to Takeda’s interest. The investment in joint ventures is accounted for using the
equity method. At each reporting date, the Company determines whether there is objective evidence that the investment in the associate or joint
venture is impaired. If there is such evidence, the Company calculates the amount of impairment as the difference between the recoverable amount of
the associate or joint venture and its carrying value, and then recognizes the loss in profit or loss.

Business Combinations

Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. The identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed are measured at
the fair values at the acquisition date. Goodwill is measured as the excess of the sum of the fair value of consideration transferred, the amount of any
non-controlling interests in the acquiree and the fair value of the acquirer’s previously held equity interest in the acquiree less the fair value of
identifiable assets acquired, net of liabilities assumed at the acquisition date. As part of business combinations, when the acquired entity consists of
foreign operations with multiple functional currencies, Takeda allocates goodwill recognized upon the acquisition to the foreign operations based on
the estimated cash flows of the acquired foreign operations.

The consideration transferred for the acquisition of a subsidiary is measured as the fair value of the assets transferred, the liabilities incurred to
former owners of the acquiree, and the equity interests issued by Takeda at the acquisition date. Non-controlling interests is initially measured either
at fair value or at the non-controlling interests’ proportionate share of the recognized amounts of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets on a
transaction-by-transaction basis. The consideration for certain acquisitions includes amounts contingent upon future events, such as the achievement
of development milestones and sales targets.

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Any contingent consideration included in the consideration payable for a business combination is recorded at fair value at the date of acquisition.
These fair values are generally based on risk-adjusted future cash flows discounted using appropriate discount rates. The fair values are reviewed at
the end of each reporting period. The changes in the fair value based on the time value of money are recognized in finance expenses and the other
changes are recognized in other operating income or other operating expenses in the consolidated statements of profit or loss.

Acquisition related costs are recognized as expenses in the period they are incurred. Changes in Takeda’s ownership interests in subsidiaries arising
from transactions between Takeda and non-controlling interests that do not result in Takeda losing control over a subsidiary are treated as equity
transactions and therefore, do not result in adjustments to goodwill.

Foreign Currency Translations

Foreign Currency Transactions

Foreign currency transactions are remeasured into the functional currency of each entity within Takeda using the exchange rates at the dates of the
transactions or rates that approximate the exchange rates at the dates of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign
currencies are remeasured into the functional currency using the spot rates of exchange at the end of each reporting period. Non-monetary assets and
liabilities that are measured at fair value in foreign currencies are remeasured using historical exchange rates at the date when the fair value was
determined. Non-monetary assets and liabilities measured based on historical cost that are denominated in foreign currencies are remeasured at the
exchange rate at the date of the initial transaction. Exchange differences arising from the remeasurement or settlement are recognized in profit or loss
except when related to financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income, as well as financial instruments designated as
hedges of net investments in foreign operations and cash flow hedges subsequently recognized as other comprehensive income. The gain or loss
arising from remeasurement of non-monetary items measured at fair value is treated in line with the recognition of the gain or loss on the change in
fair value of the item (i.e., translation differences on items whose fair value gain or loss is recognized in other comprehensive income or profit or
loss, are also recognized in other comprehensive income or profit or loss, respectively).

Foreign Operations

The assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated using the spot exchange rates at the end of the reporting period, while income and
expenses of foreign operations presented in profit or loss and other comprehensive income are translated using the exchange rates at the dates of the
transactions or rates that approximate the exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.

Exchange differences arising from translation are recognized as other comprehensive income. In cases in which foreign operations are disposed of,
the cumulative amount of exchange differences related to the foreign operations is recognized as part of the gain or loss on disposal.

Revenue
Takeda’s revenue is primarily related to the sale of pharmaceutical products and is generally recognized when control of the products is passed to the
customer in an amount that reflects the consideration to which Takeda expect to be entitled in exchange for those products. Control is generally
transferred at the point in time of shipment to or receipt of the products by customer, or when the services are performed. The amount of revenue to
be recognized is based on the consideration Takeda expects to receive in exchange for its goods and services. If a contract contains more than one
contractual promise to a customer (performance obligation), the consideration is allocated based on the standalone selling price of each performance
obligation. The consideration Takeda receives in exchange for its goods or services may be fixed or variable. Variable consideration is only
recognized when it is highly probable that a significant reversal will not occur.

Takeda’s gross sales are subject to various deductions, which are primarily composed of rebates and discounts to retail customers, government agencies,
wholesalers, health insurance companies and managed healthcare organizations. These deductions represent estimates of the related obligations, requiring
the use of judgement when estimating the effect of these sales deductions on gross sales for a reporting period. These adjustments are deducted from
gross sales to arrive at net sales. Takeda monitors the obligation for these deductions on at least a quarterly basis and record adjustments when rebate
trends,  rebate  programs  and  contract  terms,  legislative  changes,  or  other  significant  events  indicate  that  a  change  in  the  obligation  is  appropriate.
Historically,  adjustments  to  rebate  accruals  have  not  been  material  to  net  earnings.  The  United  States  (the  “U.S.”)  market  has  the  most  complex
arrangements related to revenue deductions.

The following summarizes the nature of the most significant adjustments to revenue:

•

•

U.S.  Medicaid: The  U.S.  Medicaid  Drug  Rebate  Program  is  administered  by  state  governments  using  state  and  federal  funds  to  provide
assistance to certain qualifying individuals and families, who cannot finance their own medical expenses. Calculating the rebates to be paid
related to this program involves interpreting relevant regulations, which are subject to challenge or change in interpretative guidance by
government authorities. Provisions for Medicaid rebates are estimated based upon identifying the products subject to a rebate, historical
experience, patient demand, product pricing and the mix of contracts and specific terms in the individual state agreements. The provisions for
Medicaid rebates are recorded in the same period that the corresponding revenues are recognized; however, the Medicaid rebates are not fully
paid until subsequent periods. There is often a time lag of several months between Takeda recording the revenue deductions and Takeda’s final
accounting for Medicaid rebates. These expected product specific assumptions relate to estimating which of the Takeda’s revenue transactions
will ultimately be subject to the U.S. Medicaid program.

U.S. Medicare: The U.S. Federal Medicare Program, which funds healthcare benefits to individuals age 65 or older and certain disabilities,
provides prescription drug benefits under Part D section of the program. This benefit is provided and administrated through private prescription
drug plans. Provisions for Medicare Part D rebates are calculated based on the terms of individual plan agreements, patient demand, product

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pricing and the mix of contracts. The provisions for Medicare Part D rebates are recorded in the same period that the corresponding revenues
are recognized; however, the Medicare Part D rebates are not fully paid until subsequent periods. There is often a time lag of several months
between Takeda recording the revenue deductions and Takeda’s final accounting for Medicare Part D rebates. These expected product specific
assumptions relate to estimating which of the Takeda’s revenue transactions will ultimately be subject to the U.S. Medicare program.

•

Customer rebates: Customer rebates including commercial managed care in the U.S. are offered to purchasing organizations, health insurance
companies, managed healthcare organizations, and other direct and indirect customers to sustain and increase market share, and to ensure
patient access to Takeda’s products. Since rebates are contractually agreed upon, the related provisions are estimated based on the terms of
the individual agreements, historical experience, and patient demand. The provisions for commercial managed care rebates in the U.S. are
recorded in the same period that the corresponding revenues are recognized; however, commercial managed care rebates in the U.S. are not
fully paid until subsequent periods. There is often a time lag of several months between Takeda recording the revenue deductions and Takeda’s
final accounting for commercial managed care rebates in the U.S. These expected product specific assumptions relate to estimating which of
the Takeda’s revenue transactions will ultimately be subject to the commercial managed care in the U.S.

• Wholesaler  chargebacks:  Takeda  has  arrangements  with  certain  indirect  customers  whereby  the  customer  is  able  to  buy  products  from
wholesalers at reduced prices. A chargeback represents the difference between the invoice price to the wholesaler and the indirect customer’s
contractual discounted price. Provisions for estimating chargebacks are calculated based on the terms of each agreement, historical experience
and product demand. Takeda has a legally enforceable right to set off the trade receivables and chargebacks and it intends either to settle them
on a net basis or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. Thus the provision for chargebacks are recorded as a deduction
from trade receivables on the consolidated statements of financial position.

•

Return reserves: When Takeda sells a product providing a customer the right to return it, we record a provision for estimated sales returns
based on our sales return policy and historical return rates. We estimate the proportion of recorded revenue that will result in a return by
considering relevant factors, including past product returns activity, the estimated level of inventory in the distribution channel and the shelf
life of products. 

Because the amounts are estimated, they may not fully reflect the final outcome, and the amounts are subject to change dependent upon, amongst
other things, the type of purchasing organization, end consumer, and product sales mix.

Takeda generally receives payments from customers within 90 days after the point in time when goods are delivered to the customers. Takeda usually
performs those transactions as a principal, but Takeda also sells products on behalf of others in which case revenue is recognized at an amount of
sales commission that Takeda expects to be entitled as an agent.

Takeda also generates revenue in the form of royalty payments, upfront payments, and milestone payments from the out-licensing of intellectual
property (“IP”). Royalty revenue earned through a license is recognized when the underlying sales have occurred. Revenue from upfront payment is
generally recognized when Takeda provides a right to use IP. Revenue from milestone payments is recognized at the point in time when it is highly
probable that the respective milestone event criteria is met, and a significant reversal in the amount of revenue recognized will not occur. Revenue
from other services such as R&D of compounds that are out-licensed is recognized over the service period.

Takeda generally receives payments from customers within 60 days after entering into out-licensing contracts or confirmation by customers that
conditions for the milestone payments are met. Takeda licenses its own intellectual property rights to customers and performs those transactions as a
principal.  Takeda also provides other services as a principal.

Government Grants

Government grants are recognized when there is reasonable assurance that Takeda will comply with the conditions attached to them and receive the
grants. Government grants for the purchasing of property, plant and equipment are recognized as deferred income and then recognized as profit or
loss and offset the related expenses on a systematic basis over the useful lives of the related assets.

Government grants for expenses incurred are recognized as profit or loss and offset the related expenses over the periods in which Takeda recognizes
costs for which the grants are intended to compensate.

Advertising and Sales Promotion Expenses

Costs of advertising and sales promotion are expensed as incurred. Advertising and sales promotion expense was 115,708 million JPY, 106,755
million JPY, and 121,340 million JPY for the years ended March 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, respectively.

Research and Development Expenses

Research costs are expensed in the period incurred. Internal development expenditures are capitalized when the criteria for recognizing an asset are
met in accordance with IAS 38 Intangible Assets, usually when a regulatory filing has been made in a major market and approval is considered highly
probable. Where regulatory and other uncertainties are such that the criteria are not met, the expenditures are recognized in profit or loss in the
consolidated statements of profit or loss. Property, plant and equipment used for R&D is capitalized and depreciated over the estimated life of the
asset.   

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Income Taxes

Income taxes consist of current taxes and deferred taxes. Current and deferred taxes are recognized in profit or loss, except for income taxes resulting
from business combinations, and income taxes recognized in either other comprehensive income or equity related to items that are recognized, in the
same or different period, outside of profit or loss.

Current Taxes

The current taxes payable or receivable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from reported profit because taxable profit
excludes items that are either never taxable or tax deductible or items that are taxable or tax deductible in a different period. Income taxes payable
and income taxes receivable, including those from prior fiscal years, are measured at the amount that is expected to be paid to or received from the
taxation authorities, reasonably reflecting uncertainty related to income taxes, if any. Takeda’s current taxes also include liabilities related to uncertain
tax positions. Takeda’s current tax assets and liabilities are calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting
date.

Deferred Taxes

Deferred taxes are calculated based on the temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting
purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes at the end of the reporting period. Deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary
differences, unused tax credits and unused tax losses to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the
assets can be utilized. This requires Takeda to evaluate and assess the probability of future taxable profit and Takeda’s business plan, which are
inherently uncertain. Uncertainty of estimates of future taxable profit could increase due to changes in economies in which Takeda operates, changes
in market conditions, effects of currency fluctuations, or other factors. Takeda’s deferred taxes also include liabilities related to uncertain tax
positions. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognized for taxable temporary differences.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognized for the following temporary differences:

•
•

•

•

Taxable temporary differences arising on the initial recognition of goodwill
The initial recognition of assets and liabilities in transactions that are not business combinations and affect neither accounting profit nor
taxable profit (loss) at the time of the transaction
Deductible temporary differences arising from investments in subsidiaries and associates, when it is not probable that the temporary
differences will reverse in the foreseeable future and that taxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be
utilized
Taxable temporary differences arising from investments in subsidiaries and associates when the timing of the reversal of the temporary
differences is controllable and it is not probable that they will reverse in the foreseeable future

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the periods in which the temporary differences are
expected to reverse based on the tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. Deferred
tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets against current tax liabilities and the deferred
tax assets and liabilities for those related to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority on the same taxable entity.

Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing profit or loss for the year attributable to owners of ordinary shares of the Company, by the
weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the reporting period, adjusted by the number of treasury shares. Diluted earnings per
share is calculated by adjusting all the effects of dilutive potential ordinary shares.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are measured using the cost model and is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment
loss. Acquisition cost includes mainly the costs directly attributable to the acquisition and the initial estimated dismantlement, removal, and
restoration costs associated with the asset. Except for assets that are not subject to depreciation, such as land and construction in progress, assets are
depreciated mainly using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset. ROU assets are depreciated using the straight-line
method over the shorter of the lease term or the estimated useful life unless it is reasonably certain that Takeda will obtain ownership by the end of
the lease term. The depreciation of these assets begins when they are available for use.

The estimated useful life of major asset items is as follows:

•
Buildings and structures
• Machinery and vehicles
•

Tools, furniture and fixtures

3 to 50 years
2 to 20 years
2 to 20 years

Goodwill

Goodwill arising from business combinations is stated at its cost less accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is not amortized. Goodwill is
allocated to cash-generating units or groups of cash-generating units based on expected synergies and tested for impairment annually or whenever

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there is any indication of impairment. Impairment losses on goodwill are recognized in the consolidated statements of profit or loss and no
subsequent reversal will be made.

Intangible Assets Associated with Products

Marketed Products

An intangible asset associated with a marketed product is amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life, which is based on expected
exclusivity period, ranging from 3 to 20 years. Amortization of intangible assets is included in amortization and impairment losses on intangible
assets associated with products in the consolidated statements of profit or loss. Amortization and impairment losses on intangible assets associated
with products is separately stated in the consolidated statements of profit or loss because intangible assets associated with products have various
comprehensive rights and contribute to our ability to sell, manufacture, research, market and distribute products, compounds and benefit multiple
business functions.

In-Process R&D

Takeda regularly enters into collaboration and in-license agreements with third parties for products and compounds for R&D projects. Payments for
collaboration agreements generally take the form of subsequent development milestone payments. Payments for in-license agreements generally take
the form of up-front payments and subsequent development milestone payments.

Up-front payments for in-license agreements are capitalized upon commencement of the in-license agreements, and development milestone payments
are capitalized when the milestone is triggered.

These intangible assets relating to products in development that are not yet available for use are not amortized. These intangible assets are assessed
for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently if indicators of a potential impairment exist. An impairment is recorded if the carrying value
exceeds the recoverable amount of the intangible assets. Intangible assets relating to products which fail during development or for which
development ceases for any reason are written down to their recoverable amount which is typically nil.

If and when Takeda obtains approval for the commercial application of a product in development, the related in-process R&D assets will be
reclassified to intangible assets associated with marketed products and amortized over its estimated useful life from marketing approval.

Intangible Assets – Software

Software is recognized at cost and amortized on a straight-line basis over the expected useful life. The useful life used for this purpose is 3 to 10
years. Amortization of intangible assets – software is included in cost of sales, selling, general and administrative expenses, and research and
development expenses in the consolidated statements of profit or loss.

Leases

Subsequent to April 1, 2019

As Lessee

Takeda assesses whether a contract is or contains a lease at inception of a contract. As a lessee, Takeda recognizes a ROU asset and a corresponding
lease liability for all contracts in which it is a lessee in the consolidated statements of financial position at the lease commencement date. 

The ROU asset is initially measured at cost, being the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or before the lease
commencement date and subsequently at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. The ROU asset is subsequently depreciated
using the straight-line method over the shorter of the lease term or the estimated useful life of the underlying asset. The ROU asset is subject to
impairment assessment.

The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted using the
interest rate implicit in the lease or, if not readily determinable, the Takeda’s incremental borrowing rate.

Generally, Takeda uses its incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate. The lease term comprises a non-cancellable period of lease contracts and
periods covered by an option to extend or terminate the lease if Takeda is reasonably certain to exercise that option. After initial recognition, the lease
liability is measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. If there is a change in future lease payments, such as from reassessment of
whether an extension or termination option will be exercised, the lease liability is remeasured. A corresponding adjustment is made to the ROU asset
or is recorded in the consolidated statements of profit or loss when the right-of-use asset has been fully depreciated. 

Takeda has elected to apply recognition exemption for leases that have a lease term of 12 months or less and leases of low-value assets. The lease
payments for such leases are recognized as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

As a practical expedient, Takeda has elected not to separate non-lease components from lease components, and instead accounts for each lease
component and any associated non-lease components as a single lease component.

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Prior to April 1, 2019

Leases are classified as finance leases if substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership are transferred to the lessee. Leases other than
finance leases are classified as operating leases.

As Lessee 
At the commencement of the lease term, Takeda recognized finance leases as assets and liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial position
at amounts equal to the fair value of the leased property or, if lower, the present value of the minimum lease payments, each determined at the
inception of the lease. Lease payments for operating leases are recognized as expenses on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless another
systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern of the user’s benefit available.

Impairment of Non-Financial Assets

Takeda assesses whether there is any indication of impairment for non-financial assets at the end of each reporting period, excluding inventories,
deferred tax assets, assets held for sale, and net defined benefit assets. If any such indication exists, or in cases in which an impairment test is
required to be performed each year, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated. In cases the recoverable amount cannot be estimated for each
asset, they are estimated at the cash-generating unit level. The recoverable amount of an asset or a cash-generating unit is determined at the higher of
its fair value less costs of disposal or its value in use. In determining the value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present
value using a discount rate that reflects the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. If the carrying amount of the asset or cash-
generating unit exceeds the recoverable amount, impairment loss is recognized in profit or loss and the carrying amount is reduced to the recoverable
amount. An asset or a cash-generating unit other than goodwill, for which impairment losses were recognized in prior years, is assessed at the end of
the reporting period to determine whether there is any indication that the impairment loss recognized in prior periods may no longer exist or may
have decreased. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset or cash-generating unit is estimated. In cases the recoverable
amount exceeds the carrying amount of the asset or cash-generating unit, the impairment loss is reversed up to the lower of the estimated recoverable
amount or the carrying amount, net of depreciation and amortization, that would have been determined if no impairment loss had been recognized in
prior years. The reversal of impairment loss is immediately recognized in profit or loss.

Inventories

Inventories are measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The cost of inventories is determined mainly using the weighted-average cost
formula. The cost of inventories includes purchase costs, costs of conversion, and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to the present
location and condition. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and
the estimated costs necessary to make the sale. Pre-launch inventory is held as an asset when there is a high probability of regulatory approval for the
product. Before that point, a provision is made against the carrying value to its recoverable amount. The provision is then reversed at the point when
a high probability of regulatory approval is determined.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand, demand deposits and short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known
amounts of cash and subject to insignificant risk of change in value and due within three months from the date of acquisition.

Assets Held for Sale

An asset or disposal group for which the cash flows are expected to arise principally from sale rather than continuing use is classified as an asset held
for sale when it is highly probable that the asset or disposal group will be sold within one year, the asset or disposal group is available for immediate
sale in its present condition, and the management of Takeda is committed to the sale. In such cases, the asset held for sale is measured at the lower of
its carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell.

Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets classified as held for sale are not depreciated or amortized. Assets and liabilities classified as held
for sale are presented separately as current items in the consolidated statements of financial position.

Post-employment Benefit

Takeda sponsors lump-sum payments on retirement, pensions and other plans such as post-retirement medical care as post-employment benefit plans.
They are classified as defined benefit plans or defined contribution plans, depending on the characteristics of the plans.

Defined Benefit Plans

Takeda uses the projected unit credit method to determine the present value, the related current service cost, and the past service cost by each defined
benefit obligation. The discount rate is determined by reference to market yields on high quality corporate bonds at the end of the reporting period.
The net defined benefit liabilities (assets) in the consolidated statements of financial position are calculated by deducting the fair value of the plan
assets from the present value of the defined benefit obligations. Past service cost defined as the change in the present value of the defined benefit
obligation resulting from a plan amendment or curtailment is recognized in profit or loss upon occurrence of the plan amendment or curtailment.

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Remeasurement of net defined benefit plans is recognized in full in other comprehensive income and transferred to retained earnings in the period in
which they are recognized.

Defined Contribution Plans

The costs for defined contribution plans are recognized as expenses when employees render related services.

Provisions

Takeda recognizes rebates and return reserves if Takeda receives consideration from a customer and expects to refund some or all of that
consideration to the customer. In addition, provisions are recognized when Takeda has present legal or constructive obligations as a result of past
events, it is probable that outflows of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligations and reliable estimates can be
made of the amount of the obligations. Takeda’s provisions consist primarily of rebates and return reserves, as well as provisions for litigation and
restructuring.

Financial Instruments

Takeda’s financial instruments include financial instruments related to lease contracts, trade and other receivables and payables, liabilities for
contingent consideration under business combinations, derivative instruments, and rights and obligations under employee benefit plans, which are
dealt with in specific accounting policies.

Financial Assets – Subsequent to April 1, 2018

Initial Recognition and Measurement

Financial assets are recognized in the consolidated statements of financial position when Takeda becomes a party to the contract of the instruments.
Financial assets, except for investments in debt instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”), are initially measured at fair
value plus transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition. 

•

•

•

•

Investments in debt instruments measured at amortized cost: Assets such as trade and other receivables that are held within a business model
whose objective is to hold financial assets in order to collect contractual cash flows and whose contractual terms give rise on specified dates to
cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding are measured at amortized cost. Trade
receivables are initially recognized at their invoiced amounts, including any related sales taxes less adjustments for deductions such as
impairment loss allowance and cash discounts. 

Investments in debt instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (“FVTOCI”):  Assets that are held within a
business model objective whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets whose contractual
terms give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding are
measured at FVTOCI. 

Investments in debt instruments measured at FVTPL: Assets that do not meet the criteria for amortized cost or FVTOCI are measured at FVTPL. 

Equity instruments measured at FVTOCI: On initial recognition, Takeda makes an irrevocable FVTOCI election (on an instrument-by-
instrument basis) to present the subsequent changes in the fair value of equity instruments in other comprehensive income for certain equity
instruments held for the long term for strategic purposes. At the reporting date, Takeda designates all of its equity instruments as financial assets
measured at FVTOCI.

Subsequent Measurement and Derecognition

Takeda derecognizes a financial asset only when the contractual right to receive the cash flows from the asset expires or when Takeda transfers
the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset to another entity. 

•

•

•

•

Investments in debt instruments measured at amortized cost: These assets are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective
interest method. The amortized cost is reduced by impairment losses. Interest income, foreign exchange gains and losses and impairment are
recognized in profit or loss. Any gain or loss on derecognition is recognized in profit or loss.

Investments in debt instruments measured at FVTOCI: These assets are subsequently measured at fair value. Interest income calculated using
the effective interest method, foreign exchange gains and losses and impairment are recognized in profit or loss. Other net gains and losses are
recognized in other comprehensive income. Upon derecognition of the investments, the gains and losses accumulated in other comprehensive
income related to the investment is reclassified to profit or loss.

Investments in debt instruments measured at FVTPL: These assets are subsequently measured at fair value, and a gain or loss on debt
instruments that is subsequently measured at FVTPL is recognized in profit or loss.

Equity instruments measured at FVTOCI: These assets are subsequently measured at fair value. Dividends are recognized as income in profit or
loss unless the dividend clearly represents a recovery of part of the cost of the investment. Other net gains and losses are recognized in other

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comprehensive income and are never reclassified to profit or loss. Upon derecognition of the investments, the amounts in other comprehensive
income related to the investment is reclassified within equity to retained earnings.  

Impairment

Loss allowances are established using an Expected Credit Loss (“ECL”) model. The provisions are based on a forward-looking ECL, which includes
possible default events on the trade receivables over the entire holding period of the trade receivables. Takeda has elected to measure provisions for
trade receivables, contract assets and lease receivables at an amount equal to lifetime ECL. Takeda uses a provisions matrix based on historical loss
rates adjusted for forward looking information to calculate ECL. These provisions represent the difference between the contractual amount of the
trade receivables and the lease receivables in the consolidated statements of financial position and the estimated collectible net amount.

Financial Assets – Prior to April 1, 2018

Initial Recognition and Measurement

Financial assets are recognized in the consolidated statements of financial position when Takeda becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the
instruments. Financial assets, except for financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, are initially measured at fair value plus transaction costs
that are directly attributable to the acquisition.

At the initial recognition, the financial assets are classified based on the nature and purpose in accordance with the following:

•

•
•

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss: either held-for-trading financial assets or financial assets designated as financial assets at fair
value through profit or loss.
Loans and receivables: non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market.
Available-for-sale financial assets: non-derivative financial assets that are either designated as available-for-sale financial assets or not classified
as (a) financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, or (b) loans and receivables.

Subsequent Measurement

•

•

•

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss – Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are measured at fair value, and any gains
or losses arising on re-measurement are recognized in profit or loss.
Loans and receivables – Loans and receivables are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method less any impairment loss.
Interest income is recognized principally by applying the effective interest rate, unless the recognition of interest is immaterial as in the case of
short-term receivables.
Available-for-sale financial assets – Available-for-sale financial assets are measured at fair value as of the end of the reporting period, and the
gains and losses arising from changes in fair value are recognized in other comprehensive income. Exchange differences on monetary assets are
recognized in profit or loss. Dividends on available-for-sale financial assets (equity instruments) are recognized in profit or loss in the reporting
period when Takeda’s right to receive the dividends is established.  Upon derecognition of the investments, the amounts in other comprehensive
income related to the investment is reclassified to profit or loss.

Impairment

Financial assets are considered impaired when there is objective evidence that one or more events occurred after the initial recognition of the
financial asset and it is reasonably anticipated to have had a negative impact on the estimated future cash flows of the asset. For available-for-sale
equity instrument, a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value below its cost is considered objective evidence of impairment. Even when there
is no objective evidence of impairment individually, certain categories of financial assets, such as trade receivables, are collectively assessed for
impairment. For financial assets measured at amortized cost, the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount of the asset and the
present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at the original effective interest rate on the asset. In a subsequent period, if the amount of
the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognized; the previously
recognized impairment loss is reversed through profit or loss. When an available-for-sale financial asset is determined to be impaired, the cumulative
gain or loss that was previously accumulated in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is reclassified to profit or loss in the same period. In
respect to available-for-sale equity investments, impairment loss previously recognized in profit or loss is not reversed through profit or loss. In
respect to available-for-sale debt instruments, if the amount of the fair value increases in a subsequent period and the increase can be related
objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognized; the previously recognized impairment loss is reversed through profit or loss.

Derecognition

Takeda derecognizes a financial asset only when the contractual right to receive the cash flows from the asset expires or when Takeda transfers the
financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset to another entity. On derecognition of a financial asset, the
difference between the carrying amount and the consideration received or receivable is recognized in profit or loss, and the cumulative gain or loss
that was previously accumulated in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is reclassified to profit or loss.

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Financial Liabilities

Initial Recognition and Measurement

Financial liabilities are recognized in the consolidated statements of financial position when Takeda becomes a party to the contract of financial
instruments. Financial liabilities are classified, at initial recognition, as financial liabilities measured at FVTPL, bonds and loans, or payables.

Financial liabilities, except for those measured at FVTPL, are initially measured at fair value less transaction costs that are directly attributable to the
issuance.

Subsequent Measurement

•

•

Financial liabilities measured at FVTPL: Financial liabilities measured at fair value through profit or loss are measured at fair value, and any
gains or losses arising on re-measurement are recognized in profit or loss. Financial liabilities measured at FVTPL include derivatives and
financial liabilities associated with contingent consideration arrangements.

Other financial liabilities, including bonds and loans: Other financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost mainly using the effective interest
method.

Derecognition

Takeda derecognizes a financial liability only when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, canceled, or expires. On derecognition of a
financial liability, the difference between the carrying amount and the consideration paid or payable is recognized in profit or loss.

Derivatives 

Takeda hedges the risks arising mainly from its exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates using derivatives such
as foreign exchange forward contracts, currency options, interest and cross currency interest rate swaps and forward rate agreements. Takeda does not
enter into derivative transactions for trading or speculative purposes. Derivatives are measured at FVTPL unless the derivative contracts are
designated as hedging instruments. The gains and losses on derivatives that are not designed as hedging instruments are recognized in profit or loss.
The treatment of the change in fair value for derivatives designated as hedging instruments varies based on the type of hedge as described below.

Hedge Accounting- Subsequent to April 1, 2018

For foreign currency exposure as a result of transaction risk, Takeda designates certain non-derivatives, such as foreign currency denominated debt,
as net investment hedges of foreign operations. For foreign currency exposure due to foreign currency denominated transactions, Takeda designates
certain derivatives, such as foreign currency forwards, currency options and cross currency interest rate swaps, as cash flow hedges of forecasted
transactions. For interest risk exposure Takeda designates derivatives such as interest and cross currency interest rate swaps and forward rate
agreements, as cash flow hedges of forecasted transactions. Within the designation documentation at inception, Takeda documents the risk
management objective, nature of the risk being hedged, and relationship between hedging instruments and hedged risk based on the strategy for
undertaking the hedging relationships. At inception and on a quarterly basis, Takeda also assesses whether the hedging instruments are highly
effective in offsetting changes in the fair value or the cash flows of the hedged item.

•

•

Cash flow hedges: the effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges is recognized in
other comprehensive income. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognized immediately in profit or loss. The cumulative gain
or loss that was previously recognized in other comprehensive income is reclassified to profit or loss in the same period when the cash flows of
the hedged items are recognized in profit or loss and in the same line item in the consolidated statements of profit or loss. The currency basis
spread and the time value of the foreign currency options are accounted for and presented as hedging cost under other components of equity
separately from cash flow hedges.

Net investment hedges: the gain or loss on hedging instruments is recognized in other comprehensive income. At the time of disposal of the
foreign operations, the cumulative gain or loss recognized in other comprehensive income is reclassified to profit or loss.

Hedge accounting is discontinued when the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised, or when the hedge no longer qualifies for
hedge accounting.

Hedge Accounting - Prior to April 1, 2018

The policy applied prior to April 1, 2018 is similar to that applied subsequent to April 1, 2018. However, for all cash flow hedges, the currency basis
spread was accounted for and presented under cash flow hedges.

Transaction costs of financial liabilities

Transaction costs relating to the financial liabilities of debt issued are recorded against the corresponding debt and amortized to the consolidated
statements of profit or loss over the period to the earliest redemption date of the debt, using the effective interest rate method. On extinguishment of
the related debt, any unamortized deferred transaction costs are written off and charged to interest expense in the consolidated statements of profit or
loss.

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Share-based Payments

Takeda has implemented share-based payment programs and provides equity and cash-settled share-based payments.

Equity-settled Share-based Payments

Equity-settled share-based payments are granted based on the service performed by the employees, directors, and senior management. The service
received and the corresponding increase in equity are measured at the fair value of the equity instruments at the grant date. The fair value of the
equity instruments granted to employees, directors, and senior management are recognized as expense over the vesting period of the awards with a
corresponding amount as an increase in equity.

Cash-settled Share-based Payments

Cash-settled share-based payments are granted based on the service performed by the employees, directors, and senior management. The service
received and the corresponding liability are measured at the fair value of the corresponding liability. The fair value of the liability-classified awards
granted to employees, directors, and senior management are recognized as expense over the vesting period of the awards with a corresponding
amount as an increase in liability. Takeda re-measures the fair value of the liability at the end of each reporting period and at the date of settlement
and recognizes any changes in fair value in profit or loss.

Capital

Ordinary Shares

Proceeds from the issuance of ordinary shares by Takeda are included in share capital and share premium.

Treasury Shares

When Takeda acquires treasury shares, the consideration paid is recognized as a deduction from equity. When Takeda sells the treasury shares, the
difference between the carrying amount and the consideration received is recognized in share premium.

4. Operating Segment and Revenue Information

Takeda comprises a single operating segment and is engaged in the research, development, manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceutical products,
over-the-counter (“OTC”) medicines and quasi-drug consumer products, and other healthcare products. This is consistent with how the financial
information is viewed in allocating resources, measuring performance, and forecasting future periods by the CEO who is Takeda’s Chief Operating
Decision Maker.

Disaggregation of Revenue Information

Takeda’s revenue from contracts with customers is comprised of the following:

Revenue by Type of Good or Service

Sales of pharmaceutical products

Royalty and service income

Total

Revenue by Therapeutic Area and Product

Gastroenterology:

Entyvio
Takecab-F (1)
Dexilant

Gattex/Revestive

Pantoprazole

Alofisel

JPY (millions)
For the Year Ended March 31

2018

2019

¥

¥

1,693,838

76,693

1,770,531

¥

¥

2,026,273

70,951

2,097,224

¥

¥

2020

3,204,152

87,036

3,291,188

JPY (millions)
For the Year Ended March 31

2018

2019

2020

¥

201,350

¥

269,199

¥

347,196

48,488

65,739

—

65,829

—

58,241

69,197

12,753

61,629

45

72,713

62,797

61,812

49,463

373

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Others

Total Gastroenterology

Rare Diseases:

Rare Metabolic:

Elaprase

Replagal

Vpriv

Natpara

Total Rare Metabolic

Rare Hematology:

Advate

Adynovate

FEIBA

Others

Total Rare Hematology

Hereditary Angioedema:

Takhzyro

Firazyr

Cinryze

Kalbitor

Total HAE (Hereditary Angioedema)

Total Rare Diseases

PDT Immunology:

Immunoglobulin

Albumin

Others

Total PDT Immunology

Oncology:

Velcade

Leuprorelin

Ninlaro

Adcetris

Iclusig

Alunbrig

Others

Total Oncology

Neuroscience:

Vyvanse

Trintellix

Adderall XR

Others

Total Neuroscience

Other:

Azilva-F (1)
Nesina-F (1)
Lotriga

Others

JPY (millions)
For the Year Ended March 31

2018

2019

2020

70,623

452,029

68,254

539,318

103,542

697,896

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

12,253

2,386

1,789

16,428

137,312

108,062

46,427

38,514

23,123

2,825

21,154

15,083

11,437

8,688

7,094

42,302

32,099

10,740

9,634

14,231

66,704

9,729

6,416

3,104

1,166

20,415

129,421

73,462

12,299

7,718

93,479

127,869

110,074

62,171

42,903

28,705

5,199

22,519

67,924

51,253

38,013

13,635

170,825

157,856

58,672

51,508

66,204

334,240

68,271

32,662

24,346

4,544

129,823

634,888

298,697

67,215

28,253

394,165

118,321

109,048

77,555

52,672

31,815

7,237

24,308

377,417

399,440

420,956

—

48,372

—

33,734

82,106

63,968

50,232

28,489

699,862

49,354

57,550

5,404

42,362

154,670

70,762

54,789

30,856

624,489

274,077

70,666

24,305

69,472

438,520

76,749

57,958

31,752

538,304

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Total Other

Total

(1) The figures include the amounts of fixed dose combinations and blister packs.

JPY (millions)
For the Year Ended March 31

2018

2019

2020

842,551

780,896

704,763

¥

1,770,531

¥

2,097,224

¥

3,291,188

Geographic Information

Takeda’s revenue from contracts with customers is based in the following geographic locations:

JPY (millions)
For the Year Ended March 31

Japan

United States

Europe and
Canada

Russia/ CIS

Latin
America

Asia

Other

Total

¥

580,349

¥

598,341

¥

313,723

¥

68,240

¥

75,658

¥

104,026

¥

30,194

¥

1,770,531

571,016

592,786

828,985

1,595,922

405,641

645,528

59,741

76,835

88,115

143,456

105,411

165,401

38,315

71,260

2,097,224

3,291,188

2018

2019

2020

“Other” includes the Middle East, Oceania and Africa. This disaggregation provides revenue attributable to countries or regions based on the
customer location.

Takeda’s non-current assets are held in the following geographic locations:

JPY (millions)
As of March 31

2019

2020

¥

400,342

¥

6,490,692

¥

2,004,907

¥

1,481,209

¥

385,709

6,533,733

1,484,238

1,240,046

10,377,150

9,643,726

Japan

United States

Switzerland

Other

Total

Non-current assets exclude financial instruments, deferred tax assets and net defined benefit assets.

During the year ended March 31, 2020, Takeda completed the purchase price allocation to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as part of the
Shire acquisition. As a result, the non-current assets by geographic location as of March 31, 2019 were retrospectively adjusted.

Information Related to Major Customers

During the years ended March 31, 2018, and 2019, Medipal Holdings Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Medipal Group”) represented
more than 10% of Takeda’s sales. The sales to Medipal Group were 220,249 million JPY and 225,962 million JPY for the years ended March 31,
2018 and 2019, respectively.

During the year ended March 31, 2020, AmerisourceBergen Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, “AmerisourceBergen Group”) and
McKesson Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, “McKesson Group”) represented more than 10% of Takeda’s sales. The sales to
AmerisourceBergen Group and McKesson Group were 367,625 million JPY and 342,210 million JPY, respectively, for the year ended March 31,
2020.

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Other Revenue Information 

Contract Balances

Receivables from contracts with customers

Trade receivables (Note 17)

Contract assets

Unbilled receivables

Contract liabilities

Deferred income (Note 24)

Advance payments

JPY (millions)
As of March 31

2019

2020

¥

657,681

¥

670,708

4,237

6,819

1,101

5,315

3,890

1,898

Takeda’s contract assets relate to the right to receive consideration where performance was completed based on the contract, and trade receivables are
recognized when the right to receive consideration becomes unconditional.

Takeda’s contract liabilities primarily relate to out-licensing arrangements where Takeda receives cash consideration prior to the completion of its
performance obligations under the agreements. The revenue recognized during the year ended March 31, 2019, and 2020 that was included in the
contract liability balance as of the beginning of the year was 781 million JPY and 2,704 million JPY, respectively. The revenue recognized during the
years ended March 31, 2019 and 2020 from performance obligations satisfied (or partially satisfied) in previous periods was 53,931 million JPY and
48,825 million JPY, respectively, and primarily relates to royalty income.

Transaction price allocated to the remaining performance obligations

JPY (millions)

Duration of the remaining performance obligations

Total

Within one year

Between one and
five years

More than five
years

Contract liabilities as of March 31, 2019

¥

Contract liabilities as of March 31, 2020

7,920

¥

5,788

4,200

¥

2,598

¥

1,015

1,003

2,705

2,187

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5.

Other Operating Income and Expenses

Other operating income:

Change in fair value of contingent considerations (Note 27)

Gain on sales of property, plant and equipment and investment property

Gain on divestment of business to Teva Takeda Yakuhin (Note 14)

Gain on sale of shares of subsidiaries

Insurance proceeds

Other

Total

Other operating expenses:

Donations and contributions

Restructuring expense (Note 23)

Loss on liquidation of foreign operations

Change in fair value of contingent considerations (Note 27)

Loss on sale of shares of subsidiaries

Valuation reserve for pre-launch inventories (reversal)

Impairment of assets held for sale (Note 19)

Other

Total

¥

¥

¥

JPY (millions) 
For the Year Ended March 31

2018

2019

2020

— ¥

5,966

¥

18,814

27,481

106,337

7,741

9,039

50,330

30,366

56,625

799

15,777

169,412

¥

159,863

¥

18,383

3,152

14,166
2,553

8,279

13,680

60,213

5,603

¥

3,627

¥

8,513

44,736

41,465

10,523
—

7,988

3,213

13,027

82,962

2,112

—

4,016

(4,113)

—

14,555

181,040
—

—

—

30,411

12,897

15,830

¥

126,555

¥

103,159

¥

248,691

For the year ended March 31, 2018, the loss on liquidation of foreign operations primarily consists of the realization of cumulative translation loss
recorded in the consolidated statements of profit or loss upon the liquidation of certain foreign operations. The gain on the sale of shares of
subsidiaries relates to the sale of shareholding in Wako Pure Chemical Industries, Ltd.

For the year ended March 31, 2019, the gain on sales of property, plant and equipment and investment property primarily relates to the sale of the
former headquarters in Tokyo. The gain on sale of shares of subsidiaries relates to the sale of certain real estate properties, including the former
Osaka headquarters, and the gain on the sale of 100% of the shares held in Guangdong Techpool Bio-Pharma Co., Ltd.

For the year ended March 31, 2020, impairment of asset held for sale relates to divestment of a portfolio of selected over-the-counter and prescription
pharmaceutical assets sold in Near East, Middle East and Africa countries as well as Russia, Georgia and countries within the Commonwealth of
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6.

Finance Income and Expenses

Finance Income:

Interest income

JPY (millions)
For the Year Ended March 31

2018

2019

2020

Interest income from financial assets measured at amortized cost

¥

6,171

¥

10,763

Interest income from financial assets measured at fair value through P&L

Interest income on sublease

Total interest income

Dividend income

Dividend income from financial assets measured at fair value through OCI and disposed of
during the period
Dividend income from financial assets measured at fair value through OCI and held at end
of the period

Dividend income from financial assets measured at fair value through P&L

Total dividend income

Gain on sales of available-for-sale financial assets

Gain on foreign currency exchange, net

Change in fair value of contingent considerations (Note 27)

Other

Total

Finance Expenses:

Interest expense

Interest expense on financial debt

Interest expense on lease liabilities

Total interest expense

Change in fair value of contingent considerations (Note 27)

Impairment of available-for-sale financial assets

Loss on derivative financial assets

Loss on foreign currency exchange, net

Financing fees for bridge loan for acquisition of Shire

Other

Total

7.

Income Taxes

Income Tax Expenses (Benefit)

The composition of income tax expense (benefit) is as follows:

Current tax expenses

Deferred tax expenses (benefits)

Total

448

248

191

¥

3,282

6,619

11,202

1,353

1,116

145

2,614

—

7,007

—

603

603

745

96

1,444

—

10,979

3,478

728

3,165

30,430

—

—

2,666

¥

39,543

¥

16,843

¥

27,831

¥

10,036

¥

2,261

6,657

—

10,279

—

2,695

¥

137,176

11,834

149,010

4,637

—

1,790

—

—

9,569

48,158

3,743

—

11,365

—

16,102

3,921

¥

31,928

¥

83,289

¥

165,006

JPY (millions) 
For the Year Ended March 31

2018

2019

2020

¥

¥

37,758

(7,261)

30,497

¥

¥

61,606

¥

238,856

(69,074)

(343,900)

(7,468) ¥

(105,044)

Current tax expenses include the benefits arising from previously unrecognized tax losses, tax credits and temporary differences of prior periods.
These effects decreased current tax expenses by 8,005 million JPY, 10,875 million JPY and 4,667 million JPY for the years ended March 31, 2018,
2019 and 2020, respectively.

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Deferred tax expenses include the benefits arising from previously unrecognized tax losses, tax credits and temporary differences of prior periods.
These effects decreased deferred tax expenses by 2,998 million JPY, 6,975 million JPY and 62,015 million JPY for the years ended March 31, 2018,
2019 and 2020, respectively.

Takeda is mainly subject to income taxes, inhabitant tax, and deductible enterprise tax in Japan. The statutory tax rate calculated based on these taxes
for the years ended March 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020 were 30.8%, 30.6% and 30.6% respectively. The tax law changed during the years ended March
31, 2018 and 2019, which resulted in the reduction in the statutory tax rate for Takeda.

The following is a reconciliation from Takeda’s domestic (Japanese) statutory tax rate to the effective tax rate for the year ended March 31:

Takeda’s domestic (Japanese) statutory tax rate (1)
Non-deductible expenses for tax purposes (2)
Changes in unrecognized deferred tax assets and 

deferred tax liabilities (3)

Tax credits (4)
Differences in applicable tax rates of overseas subsidiaries (5)
Changes in tax effects of undistributed profit of 

overseas subsidiaries

Effect of changes in applicable tax rates and tax law (6)
Tax contingencies (7)
Non-deductible impairment of goodwill

Changes in fair value of contingent consideration

Effect of prior year items
Entity reorganizations (8)
Other

Effective tax rate

Percentage

2018

2019

2020

30.8

2.6

(0.6)

(4.7)

(5.4)

0.1

(12.6)

2.7

—

1.7

0.3

—

(0.9)

14.0

30.6

17.3

(45.8)

(10.0)

3.7

5.9

1.4

(7.5)

—

(1.5)

(0.5)

—

0.5

(5.9)

30.6

(42.9)

207.5

57.8

(117.7)

(3.9)

156.3

(28.2)

(9.1)

2.0

5.8

(96.8)

11.5

172.9

(1) For the years ended March 31, 2018 and 2019, positive figures represent tax expenses while negative figures represent tax benefits because Takeda recognized a pre-
tax income. For the year ended March 31, 2020, positive figures represent tax benefits while negative figures represent tax expenses because Takeda recognized a pre-
tax loss.

(2)17.3% and (42.9)% impacts for the years ended March 31, 2019 and 2020, respectively, include the impact from intra territory eliminations, the pre-tax effect of
which has been eliminated in arriving at Takeda’s consolidated income from continuing operations before income taxes. 17.3% for the year ended March 31, 2019 also
includes non-deductible transaction costs related to the Shire acquisition.

(3)(45.8)% and 207.5% impacts for the year ended March 31, 2019 and 2020, respectively, are primarily driven by capital tax losses related to restructuring of
subsidiaries. 207.5% impact for the year ended March 31, 2020 also includes deferred tax benefit from the reversal of write down of carried forward net operating
losses.

(4) 57.8% impact for the year ended March 31, 2020 includes 17.1% impact from enhanced credit claims related to prior fiscal years. 

(5) 3.7% and (117.7)% impacts for the year ended March 31, 2019 and 2020, respectively, are primarily driven by a unitary tax on overseas subsidiaries.

(6) 156.3% impact for the year ended March 31, 2020 primarily relates to the deferred tax benefit from Swiss Tax Reform enactment.

(7) (7.5)% impact for the year ended March 31, 2019 primarily relates to the tax benefit driven by favorable audit settlements.

(8) (96.8)% impact for the year ended March 31, 2020 primarily relates to deferred tax expenses arising from the change in tax jurisdictions as a result of re-alignment of
intangible assets with business operations and tax costs incurred in legal entity reorganizations.

In the U.S., the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“U.S. Tax Reform”) was enacted on December 22, 2017. The federal corporate tax rate was reduced from
35% to 21% beginning January 1, 2018 under the new tax law. As a consequence of U.S. Tax Reform enactment, Takeda recognized tax benefits of
27,516 million JPY during the year ended March 31, 2018, primarily from the revaluation of net deferred tax liabilities at lower future tax rates and
the improved recoverability of deferred tax attributes resulting from U.S. Tax Reform enacted federal law changes (in Effect of changes in applicable
tax rates and tax law).

As a result of the Federal Act on Tax Reform and AHV Financing (“TRAF”, also known as the “Swiss Tax Reform”) approved by public referendum
nationally on May 19, 2019 and in the canton of Zurich on September 1, 2019, Takeda recognized a net asset tax basis step-up related to the
estimated value of one of the Takeda’s Swiss subsidiary’s assets that is amortizable as a tax deduction to partially offset future taxable earnings
generated by the subsidiary over tax years 2020 through 2029. The net asset tax basis step-up resulted in a deferred tax benefit of 102,499 million

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JPY for the year ended March 31, 2020. In addition to the recognition of the deferred tax asset related to the net asset tax basis step-up, Takeda also
recorded a net deferred tax expense of 7,888 million JPY relating to the remeasurement of other Swiss deferred tax assets and liabilities for the
change in the Federal and cantonal tax rates. As a result of Swiss Tax Reform enactment, Takeda recognized a net tax benefit of 94,611 million JPY
during the year ended March 31, 2020 (in Effect of changes in applicable tax rates and tax law).

The decrease in Takeda’s effective tax rate from 14.0% to (5.9)% between the years ended March 31, 2018 and 2019 was primarily due to a one-time
tax benefit from restructuring of subsidiaries, in changes in unrecognized deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities and favorable audit
settlements, in tax contingencies, partially offset by an increase in non-deductible expenses for tax purposes and differences in applicable tax rates of
overseas subsidiaries and the impact of U.S. Tax Reform, in effect of changes in applicable tax rates and tax law during the prior year that did not
occur in the current year.

The increase in Takeda’s effective tax rate was changed from (5.9)% of tax benefit to 172.9% of tax benefit between the years ended March 31, 2019
and 2020 was primarily due to a non-cash deferred tax benefit as a result of enactment of tax reform in Switzerland in the current fiscal year in effect
of changes in applicable tax rates and tax law.  The higher income tax benefit in the year ended March 31, 2020 was also due to recognition of
deferred tax assets for accumulated net operating loss in changes in unrecognized deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities. These favorable
changes were partially offset by higher tax provisions for uncertain tax positions in tax contingencies and tax impacts of restructuring.

Deferred Taxes

Deferred tax assets and liabilities reported in the consolidated statements of financial position are as follows:

Deferred tax assets

Deferred tax liabilities

Net deferred tax liabilities

JPY (millions)
As of March 31

2019

2020

¥

¥

88,991

¥

308,102

(721,456)

(710,147)

(632,465) ¥

(402,045)

During the year ended March 31, 2020, Takeda completed the purchase price allocation to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as part of the
Shire acquisition. As a result, deferred tax liabilities of 867,061 million JPY recognized for the Shire acquisition on a provisional basis was
retrospectively adjusted to 721,456 million JPY. See Note 31 for further detail of completed purchase price allocation.

The major items and changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:

JPY (millions)

Recognized in
profit or
(loss)

Recognized in
other
comprehensive
income

Acquisitions
through
business
combinations

As of April 1,
2018

As of
March 31,
2019

Other(1)

Research and development expenses

¥

18,363

¥

(5,512) ¥

— ¥

16,355

¥

650

¥

Inventories

Property, plant and equipment

Intangible assets

Available-for-sale financial assets

Financial assets measured at FVTOCI

Accrued expenses and provisions

Defined benefit plans

Deferred income

Unused tax losses

Tax credits

Investments in subsidiaries and associates

Other

Total

31,909

(33,029)

(168,958)

(24,078)

—

68,333

2,378

17,768

47,687

36,421

(28,610)

6,071

18,504

4,514

41,675

—

—

(3,528)

422

283

30,418

(335)

(20,353)

2,986

—

—

—

—

(1,202)

—

3,241

—

—

—

—

720

(26,261)

(58,523)

(675,435)

—

15

32,694

9,959

(48)

49,060

38,571

(23,361)

(13,796)

(5,965)

(3,288)

(9,727)

24,078

(28,095)

1,957

448

(520)

(3,467)

(979)

(1,211)

(1,664)

29,856

18,187

(90,326)

(812,445)

—

(29,282)

99,456

16,448

17,483

123,698

73,678

(73,535)

(5,683)

¥

(25,745) ¥

69,074

¥

2,759

¥

(650,770) ¥

(27,783) ¥

(632,465)

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Research and development expenses

¥

29,856

¥

1,403

¥

— ¥

1,916

¥

As of April 1,
2019

Recognized in
profit or
(loss)

JPY (millions)

Recognized in
other
comprehensive
income

As of
March 31,
2020

Other(1)

18,187

(90,326)

(812,445)

(29,282)

99,456

16,448

17,483

123,698

73,678

(73,535)

(5,683)

31,156

12,857

234,184

(1,754)

29,056

1,679

(2,862)

(8,892)

10,413

8,979

27,681

—

—

—

3,210

—

749

—

—

—

—

11,694

(6,786)

(5,058)

(121,589)

8,409

7,408

4,208

92

10,085

(1,967)

1,697

(27,548)

33,175

42,557

(82,527)

(699,850)

(19,417)

135,920

23,084

14,713

124,891

82,124

(62,859)

6,144

¥

(632,465) ¥

343,900

¥

15,653

¥

(129,133) ¥

(402,045)

Inventories

Property, plant and equipment

Intangible assets

Financial assets measured at FVTOCI

Accrued expenses and provisions

Defined benefit plans

Deferred income

Unused tax losses

Tax credits

Investments in subsidiaries and associates

Other

Total

(1) Other consists primarily of foreign currency translation differences, reclassification of deferred tax assets and liabilities classified as held for sale
and the tax effect of items recorded directly to equity. The aggregate amount of deferred tax related to items recorded directly to equity caused a
reduction in equity of 1,992 million JPY and nil for the years ended March 31, 2019 and 2020, respectively.

Takeda considers the probability that a portion or all of the future deductible temporary differences, unused tax losses, or unused tax credits can be
utilized against future taxable profits upon recognition of deferred tax assets. In assessing the recoverability of deferred tax assets, Takeda considers
the scheduled reversal of taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable profits, and tax planning strategies.

Based on the level of historical taxable profits and projected future taxable profits during the periods in which the temporary differences become
deductible, Takeda determined that it is probable that the tax benefits can be utilized.

The unused tax losses, deductible temporary differences, and unused tax credits for which deferred tax assets were not recognized are as follows:

Unused tax losses

Deductible temporary differences

Unused tax credits

JPY (millions) 
As of March 31

2019

2020

¥

843,923

¥

1,580,235

45,135

6,054

333,336

9,278

The unused tax losses and unused tax credits for which deferred tax assets were not recognized will expire as follows:

1st year

2nd year

3rd year

4th year

5th year

After 5th year

Indefinite

Total

Unused tax losses

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JPY (millions) 
As of March 31

2019

2020

¥

— ¥

1

22,690

163

615

748,917

71,537

—

—

40

23,454

753

1,522,251

33,737

¥

843,923

¥

1,580,235

Unused tax credits

Less than 5 years

5 years or more

Indefinite

Total

JPY (millions) 
As of March 31

2019

2020

¥

¥

1,200

¥

4,460

394

6,054

¥

2,606

6,394

278

9,278

The aggregate amounts of temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries for which deferred tax assets were not recognized were
1,728,537 million JPY and 1,638,847 million JPY as of March 31, 2019 and 2020, respectively.

The aggregate amounts of temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries for which deferred tax liabilities were not recognized
were 2,488,999 million JPY and 3,496,081 million JPY as of March 31, 2019 and 2020, respectively.

8.

Earnings per Share

The basis for calculating basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) (attributable to owners) is as follows:

Net profit for the year attributable to owners of the Company:

Net profit for the year attributable to owners of the Company JPY (millions) 

¥

186,886

¥

135,192

¥

Net profit used for calculation of earnings per share JPY (millions)

186,886

135,192

44,241

44,241

For the Year Ended March 31

2018

2019

2020

Weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year (thousands of

shares) [basic]

Dilutive effect (thousands of shares)

Weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year (thousands of

shares) [diluted]

Earnings per share

Basic (JPY)

Diluted (JPY)

780,812

5,895

961,477

5,420

1,557,204

9,000

786,707

966,897

1,566,204

239.35

237.56

140.61

139.82

28.41

28.25

Basic EPS is calculated by dividing the net profit for the year attributable to owners of the Company, with the weighted average number of ordinary
shares outstanding during the year. This calculation excludes the average number of treasury shares. Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing the net
profit for the year attributable to owners of the Company, with the weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year plus the
weighted-average number of ordinary shares that would be issued upon conversion of all the dilutive ordinary shares into ordinary shares.

There were 814 thousand shares that are anti-dilutive, such as stock options, and therefore not included in the calculation of diluted EPS for both the
years ended March 31, 2019 and 2020, respectively. There were no anti-dilutive shares for the year ended March 31, 2018. 

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9.

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Amounts arising during the year, reclassification adjustments to profit or loss, and tax effects for each component of other comprehensive income
(loss) are as follows:

JPY (millions) 
For the Year Ended March 31
2019

2020

2018

Remeasurement of defined benefit pension plans:

Amounts arising during the year
Tax effects

Remeasurement of defined benefit pension plans

Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations:

Amounts arising during the year
Reclassification adjustments to profit or (loss)
Before tax effects
Tax effects

Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations

Net changes on revaluation of available-for-sale financial assets
 Amounts arising during the year
Reclassification adjustments to profit or (loss)
Before tax effects
Tax effects

Net changes on revaluation of available-for-sale financial assets

Changes in fair value of financial assets measured at fair value through OCI:
Amounts arising during the year
Tax effects

Changes in fair value of financial assets measured at fair value through OCI

Cash flow hedges:

Amounts arising during the year
Reclassification adjustments to profit or (loss)
Before tax effects
Tax effects

Cash flow hedges

Hedging cost:

Amounts arising during the year
Reclassification adjustments to profit or (loss)
Before tax effects
Tax effects
Hedging cost

Share of other comprehensive income of investments accounted for using the equity method:

Amounts arising during the year
Reclassification adjustments to profit or (loss)
Before tax effects
Tax effects

Share of other comprehensive income of investments accounted for using the equity method
Total other comprehensive income (loss) for the year

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¥

¥

¥

¥

¥

¥

¥

¥

¥

¥

¥

¥

¥

¥
¥

1,156
(432)
724

8,125
39,964
48,089
(1,478)
46,611

24,413
(23,773)
640
4,074
4,714

¥

¥

¥

¥

¥

¥

(14,906) ¥
3,241
(11,665) ¥

(7,147)
749
(6,398)

39,276
(3,134)
36,142
(5,166)
30,976

¥

¥

(190,190)
399
(189,791)
(17,281)
(207,072)

— ¥
—
—
—
— ¥

—
—
—
—
—

— ¥
—
— ¥

7,202
(1,202)
6,000

¥

¥

(6,722)
3,210
(3,512)

(1,460) ¥
4,240
2,780
(861)
1,919

¥

(28,063) ¥
(6,363)
(34,426)
633
(33,793) ¥

(37,626)
620
(37,006)
11,317
(25,689)

3,130
(815)
2,315
(709)
1,606

295
87
382
—
382
55,956

¥

¥

¥

¥
¥

(4,088) ¥
(908)
(4,996)
87
(4,909) ¥

(344)
(890)
(1,234)
377
(857)

(101) ¥
7
(94)
—
(94) ¥
(13,485) ¥

(181)
—
(181)
—
(181)
(243,709)

10.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Acquisition cost
As of April 1, 2018

Additions

Acquisitions through business
combinations (Note31)

Transfers

Disposals and other decreases

Reclassification to assets held for
sale (Note 19)

Foreign currency translation
differences

Other

As of March 31, 2019

Adoption of IFRS 16 (Note2)

As of April 1, 2019

Additions

Transfers

Disposals and other decreases

Reclassification to assets held for
sale (Note 19)

Foreign currency translation
differences

Other

As of March 31, 2020

Accumulated depreciation and
accumulated impairment losses

As of April 1, 2018

Depreciation expenses

Impairment losses

Transfers

Disposals and other decreases

Reclassification to assets held for
sale (Note 19)

Foreign currency translation
differences

Other

As of March 31, 2019

Depreciation expenses

Impairment losses

Transfers

Disposals and other decreases

Reclassification to assets held for
sale (Note 19)

Foreign currency translation
differences

Other

¥

¥

¥

¥

¥

Buildings and
structures

Machinery and
vehicles

JPY (millions)

Tools,
furniture, and
fixtures

¥

548,329
123,099

¥

408,745
12,974

¥

106,551
7,374

Land

Construction
in progress

Total

¥

¥

57,684
44,564

1,191,398
188,394

100,724

702,211

282,280

42,353

(35,073)

(2,272)

1,819

(3,490)

957,045

187,986

1,145,031

23,745

(35,993)

(14,354)

(26,786)

(18,979)

(661)

¥

¥

246,123

9,511

(23,933)

(167)

(2,580)

(1,699)

648,974

11,222

660,196

11,548

23,232

(10,391)

(7,042)

(16,990)

(861)

70,089
383

46,117

(11,519)

(3,397)

(69)

125

(921)

26,967

3,055

(10,132)

(9,784)

(1,270)

(625)

¥

¥

122,136

48

122,184

¥

¥

10,269

8,153

(9,374)

¥

¥

100,808

—

100,808

2,290

11

—

(55,388)

(374)

—

(2,618)

(2,033)

142,559

—

142,559

93,097

(57,826)

(195)

(11,988)

(72,909)

(12,292)

(4,524)

(8,768)

¥

¥

1,971,522

199,256

2,170,778

140,949

(62,423)

(34,314)

(296)

(3,465)

(45,286)

(82,875)

(4,012)

1,930

(3,015)

—

(4,726)

(677)

(47,722)

(269)

1,072,003

¥

659,692

¥

128,854

¥

96,629

¥

126,946

¥

2,084,124

(254,699) ¥

(309,759) ¥

(86,988) ¥

(395) ¥

(2,756) ¥

(654,597)

(24,261)

(355)

(1,269)

27,045

1,109

1,203

1,079

(29,888)

(9,169)

(151)

374

23,225

168

3,535

1,179

(72)

895

9,953

9,342

831

246

—

—

—

—

—

21

—

—

(43)

—

—

—

9

—

(63,318)

(621)

—

60,223

10,619

5,599

2,504

¥

(250,148) ¥

(311,317) ¥

(74,962) ¥

(374) ¥

(2,790) ¥

(639,591)

(60,570)

(18,057)

37,101

3,842

17,600

7,427

(439)

(58,860)

(710)

3,931

7,816

5,158

6,856

1,491

(19,324)

(647)

882

8,835

252

2,449

(2,618)

—

(601)

—

—

—

15

—

—

—

—

—

—

8

—

(138,754)

(20,015)

41,914

20,493

23,010

16,755

(1,566)

As of March 31, 2020

¥

(263,244) ¥

(345,635) ¥

(85,133) ¥

(960) ¥

(2,782) ¥

(697,754)

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JPY (millions)

Buildings and
structures

Machinery and
vehicles

Tools,
furniture, and
fixtures

Land

Construction
in progress

Total

¥

293,630

¥

98,986

¥

19,563

¥

69,694

¥

54,928

¥

536,801

706,897

808,759

337,657

314,057

47,174

43,721

100,434

95,669

139,769

124,164

1,331,931

1,386,370

Carrying amount
As of April 1, 2018

As of March 31, 2019

As of March 31, 2020

Leases

Property, plant and equipment includes assets held under finance leases applying the previous standard IAS 17. The carrying amounts of these assets
are as follows:

JPY (millions)

Buildings and
structures

Machinery
and vehicles

Tools,
furniture, and
fixtures

Total

As of April 1, 2018

As of March 31, 2019

¥

55,941

¥

1,523

¥

179,668

1,331

¥

330

220

57,794

181,219

The changes in acquisition cost of property, plant and equipment for the year ended March 31, 2020 include the following changes in ROU assets:

Acquisition cost of ROU Assets

As of April 1, 2019

Additions

Disposals and other decreases

Reclassification to assets held for sale (Note 19)

Foreign currency translation differences

Other

As of March 31, 2020

JPY (millions)

Buildings and
structures

Machinery
and vehicles

Tools,
furniture, and
fixtures

Total

¥

396,824

¥

15,981

¥

864

¥

16,077

(11,666)

(1,545)

(1,604)

355

2,211

(3,329)

(47)

(503)

(345)

93

(239)

—

(2)

2

413,669

18,381

(15,234)

(1,592)

(2,109)

12

¥

398,441

¥

13,968

¥

718

¥

413,127

The changes in accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses for the year ended March 31, 2020 include the following changes in
accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment loss related to ROU assets:

JPY (millions)

Accumulated depreciation and accumulated
impairment losses of ROU Assets
As of April 1, 2019
Depreciation expenses
Impairment losses

Disposals and other decreases

Reclassification to assets held for sale (Note 19)

Foreign currency translation differences

Other
As of March 31, 2020

Buildings and
structures

Machinery
and vehicles

Tools,
furniture, and
fixtures

Total

¥

¥

(29,169) ¥
(32,422)
(1,831)

1,665

1,375

1,011
137
(59,234) ¥

(3,428) ¥
(4,214)
—

1,118

—

162
3
(6,359) ¥

(596) ¥
(147)
(6)

233

—

1
(1)
(516) ¥

(33,193)
(36,783)
(1,837)

3,016

1,375

1,174
139
(66,109)

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The carrying amount of property, plant and equipment includes the carrying amount of following ROU Assets:

JPY (millions)

Carrying amount of ROU Assets
As of March 31, 2020

Buildings and
structures

¥

339,207

Machinery
and vehicles
7,609
¥

Tools,
furniture, and
fixtures

Total

¥

202

¥

347,018

Takeda recognized expenses related to leases not included in the measurement of the lease liabilities as follows: 

JPY (millions)
For the Year Ended March 31
2020

Expense relating to short-term leases
Expense relating to leases of low-value assets that are not short-term leases expenses
Expense relating to variable lease payments
Total expenses not included in lease liabilities

¥

¥

5,772
1,560
8,172
15,504

The total cash outflow for leases for the year ended March 31, 2020 was 41,834 million JPY.

Impairment 

Takeda recognized the following impairment losses, which are reflected as follows, in the consolidated statements of profit or loss:

Cost of sales

Selling, general and administrative expenses

Research and development expenses

Other operating expenses

Total

JPY (millions)
For the Year Ended March 31

2018

2019

2020

¥

(365) ¥

(35) ¥

—

—

(13,855)

(354)

(41)

(191)

¥

(14,220) ¥

(621) ¥

(29)

(469)

(293)

(19,224)

(20,015)

Impairment losses for the year ended March 31, 2018 were related primarily to buildings and structures in research equipment which were deemed as
underutilized assets, related to the R&D transformation strategy.

Impairment losses for the year ended March 31, 2019 resulted primarily from facilities for administrative and sales activities in Japan that were
divested in the year ended March 31, 2019.

Impairment losses for the year ended March 31, 2020 were related primarily to Shonan Health Innovation Park and recorded as part of restructuring
expenses (Note 5).

The carrying amounts of the impaired assets were reduced to the recoverable amounts, which were measured at fair value less costs of disposal. Fair
value less costs of disposal was measured by the sale price indicated on the anticipated sale of the facility or similar transaction less costs of disposal
such as property sale commission fee. This fair value is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

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11.

Goodwill

Acquisition cost

As of beginning of the year

Acquisitions (Note 31)

Deconsolidation

Reclassification to assets held for sale (Note 19)

Foreign currency translation differences

As of end of the year

Accumulated impairment losses

As of beginning of the year

Deconsolidation

Foreign currency translation differences

As of end of the year

Carrying amount

As of beginning of the year

As of end of the year

JPY (millions)

For the Year Ended March 31

2019

2020

¥

1,029,291

¥

4,240,251

3,183,657

(3,899)

—

31,202

3,387

—

(116,524)

(114,586)

4,240,251

¥

4,012,528

(43) ¥

40

3

— ¥

—

—

—

—

1,029,248

¥

4,240,251

4,240,251

4,012,528

¥

¥

¥

¥

During the year ended March 31, 2020, Takeda completed the purchase price allocation to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as part of the
Shire acquisition. As a result, goodwill of 3,087,369 million JPY recognized for the Shire acquisition on a provisional basis was retrospectively
adjusted to 3,165,513 million JPY. See Note 31 for further detail of completed purchase price allocation.

Impairment Testing of Goodwill

As of March 31, 2019, Takeda’s groups of cash-generating units (“CGUs”) to which goodwill was allocated were “Prescription drugs sold
worldwide,” “Prescription drugs sold outside of the United States and Japan,” and “Other”. For the year ended March 31, 2020, Takeda changed the
allocation of goodwill due to the reorganization in management and reporting structures driven by the acquisition of Shire and subsequent integration
to optimize synergies for Takeda. As a result, as of March 31, 2020, all of the goodwill was tested for impairment at the single operating segment
level, which is the level at which goodwill is monitored for internal management purposes. Takeda did not record any impairment as a result of
impairment testing performed based on the groups of CGUs before this change.

As of March 31, 2019, goodwill was allocated to the following groups of CGUs:

Prescription drugs sold worldwide

Prescription drugs sold outside of the United States and Japan

Other

 Total

JPY (millions)
As of March 31, 2019

¥

¥

3,764,200

403,474

72,577

4,240,251

Impairment loss for goodwill is recognized if the recoverable amount of goodwill is less than the carrying amount. The recoverable amount is the
greater of fair value less costs of disposal, or value in use. 

For the years ended March 31, 2018 and 2019, the recoverable amounts of the groups of CGUs were assessed based on value in use. Value in use was
calculated by discounting the estimated future cash flows based on a three-year projection approved by management using an appropriate growth rate
and a discount rate. The projection included assumptions about product launches, competition from rival products and pricing policy as well as the
possibility of generics entering the market and loss of exclusivity. In setting these assumptions, Takeda considered past experience, external sources
of information, knowledge of competitor activity, and industry trends.

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The significant assumptions used to calculate the recoverable amount (value in use) are as follows:

Growth rate

Based on country/market
specific long-term average
growth rate for the CGU

Discount rate
(Post-tax)
Based on country/market
specific weighted average cost of
capital

Discount rate
(Pre-tax)
Based on country/market
specific weighted average cost of
capital

As of March 31, 2018

As of March 31, 2019

1.5% – 3.2%

1.3% – 2.8%

5.6% – 14.4%

6.1% – 11.8%

8.0% – 18.0%

8.8% – 15.5%

For the year ended March 31, 2020, the recoverable amount was assessed based on fair value less costs of disposal. The fair value less costs of disposal
was calculated by discounting the estimated future cash flows based on a five-year projection using an appropriate growth rate and a discount rate as
well as deducting the estimated costs of disposal. The projection included assumptions about product launches, competition from rival products and
pricing policy as well as the possibility of generics entering the market and loss of exclusivity. In setting these assumptions, Takeda considered past
experience, external sources of information, knowledge of competitor activity, and industry trends. The valuation methodology uses significant inputs
which are not based on observable market data, therefore this fair value less costs of disposal is classified as level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

As a further check, Takeda compared its market capitalization to the book value of its equity and this indicated significant surplus as of March 31, 2020.

Terminal growth rate and discount rate used in the discounted cash flow models for the impairment tests are as follows:

Terminal growth rate

Discount rate (post-tax)

As of March 31, 2020

0.0%

7.0%

Terminal growth rate is based on management’s estimate of future long-term average growth rates. Discount rate is based on weighted average cost of
capital (“WACC”) of Takeda.

The recoverable amounts exceeded the relevant carrying amounts, and a reasonable change in the assumptions would not result in an impairment.

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12. Intangible Assets

Acquisition cost

As of April 1, 2018

Additions

Acquisitions through business combinations (Note 31)

Disposals and other decreases

Reclassification to assets held for sale (Note 19)

Deconsolidation

Foreign currency translation differences

As of March 31, 2019

Additions

Disposals and other decreases

Reclassification to assets held for sale (Note 19)

Foreign currency translation differences

As of March 31, 2020

Accumulated amortization and 
accumulated impairment losses

As of April 1, 2018

Amortization

Impairment losses

Disposals and other decreases

Reclassification to assets held for sale (Note 19)

Deconsolidation

Foreign currency translation differences

As of March 31, 2019

Amortization

Impairment losses

Disposals and other decreases

Reclassification to assets held for sale (Note 19)

Foreign currency translation differences

As of March 31, 2020

Carrying amount

As of April 1, 2018

As of March 31, 2019

As of March 31, 2020

JPY (millions)

Software

Intangible assets
associated with
products

Other

Total

¥

84,785

¥

2,020,861

¥

22,204

¥

2,127,850

26,188

51,722

(2,522)

(120)

(220)

404

29,857

3,780,775

(131)

—

(28,794)

60,382

141

—

(11)

—

(4)

3

56,186

3,832,497

(2,664)

(120)

(29,018)

60,789

¥

160,237

¥

5,862,950

¥

22,333

¥

6,045,520

¥

¥

28,274

(20,078)

(83)

(3,430)

77,016

(5,179)

(179,788)

(151,746)

44

(10,573)

—

(38)

105,334

(35,830)

(179,871)

(155,214)

164,920

¥

5,603,253

¥

11,766

¥

5,779,939

(51,771) ¥

(1,050,864) ¥

(10,951) ¥

(1,113,586)

(13,774)

(53)

2,388

59

153

55

(169,972)

(8,645)

22

—

17,888

(8,858)

(61)

(183,807)

—

6

—

4

23

(8,698)

2,416

59

18,045

(8,780)

¥

(62,943) ¥

(1,220,429) ¥

(10,979) ¥

(1,294,351)

(32,771)

(4,731)

19,784

—

2,101

(412,074)

(43,346)

3,029

96,608

46,629

(29)

—

10,573

—

—

(444,874)

(48,077)

33,386

96,608

48,730

(78,560) ¥

(1,529,583) ¥

(435) ¥

(1,608,578)

33,014

¥

969,997

¥

11,253

¥

1,014,264

97,294

86,360

4,642,521

4,073,670

11,354

11,331

4,751,169

4,171,361

¥

¥

There were no material internally generated intangible assets recorded in the consolidated statements of financial position. 

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The intangible assets associated with products are comprised of the following:

As of April 1, 2018

As of March 31, 2019

As of March 31, 2020

JPY (millions)

Marketed products

In-process R&D

Carrying amount

¥

698,329

¥

271,668

¥

4,135,520

3,602,384

507,001

471,286

969,997

4,642,521

4,073,670

Marketed products mainly represent license rights associated with commercialized products. In-process R&D mainly represents products in
development and license rights obtained in connection with Takeda’s in-licensing and collaboration agreements. These agreements relate to the right
to sell products that are being developed (Note 13).

The table below provides information about significant intangible assets.

JPY (millions) 
Carrying amount

As of March 31

Residual
amortization period

As of March 31

2019

2020

2020

Immunoglobulin

Marketed products

¥

860,201

¥

Takhzyro

Vyvanse

Advate & Adynovate
Alunbrig

Marketed products

Marketed products

Marketed products

In-process R&D

Marketed products

620,926

620,117

355,163

163,738

85,251

788,628

567,589

517,695

313,509

160,580

76,688

15 Years

14 Years

6 Years

10 Years
—
11 Years

During the year ended March 31, 2020, Takeda completed the purchase price allocation to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as part of the
Shire acquisition. As a result, intangible assets of 3,899,298 million JPY recognized for the Shire acquisition on a provisional basis was
retrospectively adjusted to 3,769,076 million JPY. See Note 31 for further detail of completed purchase price allocation.

Impairment 

Takeda’s impairment assessment for intangible assets requires a number of significant judgments to be made by management to estimate the recoverable
amount, including the estimated pricing and costs, likelihood of regulatory approval, and the estimated market and Takeda’s share of the market. The
most significant assumption for intangible assets associated with marketed products is the product market share of the therapeutic area and estimated
pricing, whereas the most significant assumption with pre-marketed products and in-process R&D is the probability of regulatory approval. A change
in these assumptions may have a significant impact on the amount, if any, of an impairment charge recorded during a period. For example, negative
results from a clinical trial may change the assumption and result in an impairment. Products in development may be fully impaired when a trial is
unsuccessful and there is no alternative use for the development asset. 

Takeda recorded a reversal of impairment losses of 3,889 million JPY, net of impairment losses, impairment losses of 8,698 million JPY, and impairment
losses of 48,077 million JPY during the years ended March 31, 2018, 2019, and 2020, respectively. These losses are primarily recognized in amortization
and impairment losses on intangible assets associated with products in the consolidated statements of profit or loss. 

During the year ended March 31, 2018, Takeda recorded a reversal of previously recorded impairment losses of 23,057 million JPY mainly related to
COLCRYS based on more favorable sales performance. The recoverable amount of the assets related to the reversal was 49,113 million JPY. This
was offset by impairment losses of 19,168 million JPY primarily resulting from a decision to terminate development of certain products. The
recoverable amount of the impaired assets amounted to 3,185 million JPY.

During the year ended March 31, 2019, Takeda recorded impairment losses of 8,698 million JPY. The recoverable amount of the combined impaired
assets amounted to 29,667 million JPY. The impairment losses primarily resulted from the decision to terminate a collaboration agreement on development
of oncology products.

During the year ended March 31, 2020, Takeda recorded impairment losses of 48,077 million JPY. The recoverable amount of the combined impaired
assets amounted to 11,815 million JPY. The impairment losses primarily resulted from a decision to terminate development of a rare diseases product
and an increase in estimated future development costs due to a change in study design related to a rare diseases product.

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Impairment losses were calculated by deducting the recoverable amount from the carrying amount. The significant assumptions used to calculate the
recoverable amount (value in use) are as follows:

March 31, 2018

March 31, 2019

March 31, 2020

Discount rate
(Post-tax)

6.5% - 14.4%

11.0%

7.0% - 8.0%

A part of the recoverable amount was measured at fair value less costs of disposal (the amount that was expected to be received by selling the assets).
This fair value is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

13.

Collaborations and Licensing Arrangements

Takeda is a party to certain collaborations, in-licensing agreements and out-licensing arrangements. 

Out-licensing agreements

Takeda has entered into various licensing arrangements where it has licensed certain products or intellectual property rights for consideration such as
up-front payments, equity interest of partners, development milestones, sales milestones and/or sales-based royalty payments. The receipt of the
variable considerations related to these substantive milestones is uncertain and contingent on the achievement of certain development milestones or
the achievement of a specified level of annual net sales by the licensee. 

Collaborations and in-licensing arrangements

These agreements generally provide for commercialization rights to a product or products being developed by the partner, and in exchange, often
resulted in an up-front payment being paid upon execution of the agreement and resulted in an obligation that may require Takeda to make future
development, regulatory approval, or commercial milestone payments as well as sales-based royalty payments. In some of these arrangements,
Takeda and the licensee are both actively involved in the development and commercialization of the licensed products and have exposure to risks and
rewards that are dependent on its commercial success.

Under the terms of these collaboration and licensing arrangements, Takeda made the following payments during the years ended March 31:

Initial up-front and milestone payments

Acquisition of shares of collaboration and in-licensing partners

JPY (millions)

2018

2019

2020

¥

32,594

15,074

¥

29,857

¥

5,994

77,016

1,317

The following is a description of Takeda’s significant collaborations and in-licensing agreements which Takeda entered into for the past 3 fiscal
years.

GlaxoSmithKline plc. (“GSK”)

In July 2017, Takeda entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with TESARO, Inc. (“TESARO”) for the commercialization and clinical
development of Niraparib, a novel poly ADP-ribose polymerase inhibitor. TESARO was acquired by GSK during the year ended March 31, 2019.
The collaboration agreement grants Takeda the right to develop and commercialize all indications in Japan and all indications, except prostate cancer,
in South Korea, Taiwan, Russia and Australia. The licensing agreement for Australia was terminated in March 2020. Under the terms of this
agreement, Takeda has made an up-front payment and is required to make additional milestone payments upon the achievement of certain regulatory
approvals and commercial goals. GSK will also be eligible to receive from Takeda tiered royalties based on a sales level.

Denali Therapeutics (“Denali”)

In January 2018, Takeda entered into a collaboration agreement with Denali to develop and commercialize up to three specified therapeutic product
candidates for neurodegenerative diseases. Each program is directed to a genetically validated target for neurodegenerative disorders, including
Alzheimer’s disease and other indications, and incorporates Denali’s Antibody Transport Vehicle platform for increased exposure of biotherapeutic
products in the brain. Under the terms of the agreement, Takeda made an up-front payment in exchange for certain option rights and the purchase of
Denali equity. In addition, Denali is eligible to receive development and commercial milestone payments. Denali will be responsible for all
development activities and costs prior to Investigational New Drug filing for each of the three programs. Takeda has the option to co-develop and co-
commercialize each of the three programs. If Takeda exercises the option, the parties will then jointly conduct clinical development and share all
costs equally. Denali will lead early clinical development activities and Takeda will lead late-stage clinical development activities. Takeda and Denali
will jointly commercialize the products in the U.S. and China, and Takeda will have exclusive commercialization rights in all other markets. The
parties will share global profits equally.

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Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (“Wave”)

In February 2018, Takeda entered into an agreement with Wave to discover, develop and commercialize nucleic acid therapies for disorders of the
central nervous system (“CNS”). Under the agreement, Takeda has the option to co-develop and co-commercialize programs in areas of Huntington’s
disease (“HD”), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (“ALS”), frontotemporal dementia (“FTD”) and spinocerebellar ataxia type 3 (“SCA3”). In addition,
Takeda has the right to license multiple preclinical programs targeting CNS disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. Takeda
made an upfront payment and investment in Wave and has the potential to make future payments related to development and commercial milestone
payments. 

Rani Therapeutics LLC (“Rani”)

In January 2019, Takeda acquired a collaboration agreement with Rani to conduct research on the use of the RANI PILL technology for oral delivery
of Factor VIII (“FVIII”) therapy for patients with hemophilia A. This collaboration agreement was acquired through the acquisition of Shire. The
agreement provides Takeda an exclusive option to negotiate a license to develop and commercialize the technology for delivery of FVIII therapy
following completion of feasibility studies and a 0.84% equity ownership in Rani.

Novimmune S.A. (“Novimmune”)

In January 2019, Takeda acquired a licensing agreement with Novimmune through its acquisition of Shire. The agreement provides Takeda a license
to the exclusive worldwide rights to develop and commercialize a bi-specific antibody for the treatment of hemophilia A and hemophilia A patients
with inhibitors. Under the terms of the agreement, Takeda will develop, and if approved, commercialize the product. Novimmune will be entitled to
receive additional potential milestone payments based on clinical, regulatory and commercial milestones and single-digit royalties.

AB Biosciences Inc. (“AB Biosciences”)

In January 2019, Takeda acquired a licensing agreement with AB Biosciences through its acquisition of Shire. The agreement grants Takeda a license
to exclusive worldwide rights to develop and commercialize a recombinant immunoglobulin product candidate and an exclusive, worldwide license
to AB Bioscience’s intellectual property relating to its pan receptor interacting molecule program. AB Biosciences is eligible to receive contingent
research, development, and commercialization milestone payments and tiered royalty payments.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (“MD Anderson”)

In October 2019, Takeda entered into an exclusive license agreement and research agreement with MD Anderson to develop cord blood-derived
chimeric antigen receptor-directed natural killer (CAR NK)-cell therapies, ‘armored’ with IL-15, for the treatment of B-cell malignancies and other
cancers. Under the agreement, Takeda will receive access to MD Anderson’s CAR NK platform and the exclusive rights to develop and
commercialize up to four programs, including a CD19-targeted CAR NK-cell therapy and a B-cell maturation antigen (“BCMA”)-targeted CAR NK-
cell therapy. Takeda and MD Anderson will also conduct a research collaboration to further develop these CAR NK programs. Takeda is responsible
for the development, manufacturing and commercialization of CAR NK products resulting under the agreement. MD Anderson received an upfront
payment and is eligible to receive development and commercial milestones for each target as well as tiered royalties on net sales of any such CAR
NK product.

14.

Investments Accounted for Using the Equity Method

Teva Takeda Pharma

Teva Takeda Pharma Ltd. (“Teva Takeda Pharma”) is a business venture of Takeda and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (“Teva”) headquartered
in Israel.

On April 1, 2016, Takeda sold its off-patented and long-listed products business in Japan to Teva Takeda Yakuhin Ltd. (“Teva Takeda Yakuhin”), a
subsidiary of Teva Takeda Pharma, and received 49.0% of shares of Teva Takeda Pharma as consideration for the business. The remainder of Teva
Takeda Pharma is owned by a subsidiary of Teva. The long-listed products business had a book value of 3,755 million JPY on the date of disposal.
Takeda has significant influence over Teva Takeda Pharma and has applied the equity method. Takeda accounted for the transaction based on IAS 28,
Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures. Under this accounting, Takeda recognized a gain for the difference between the fair value consideration
received (shares of Teva Takeda Pharma) and the carrying value of the business to the extent it had disposed of the business and it deferred the
remainder of the gain representing 49% of such difference. The deferred gain is amortized over 15 years, which is the same period as the intangible
assets identified in the purchase price allocation. The amortization of the gain is recorded in other operating income. 

Teva Takeda Pharma, which continues its generics business, and Teva Takeda Yakuhin, which operates the long-listed products business and its
generics business, are jointly engaged in business in Japan. Takeda recognizes revenue for product sales of goods related to its supply of the long-
listed products, to Teva Takeda Yakuhin and service revenue for its distribution using its channel to deliver products including generic products of
Teva Takeda Pharma and Teva Takeda Yakuhin, to healthcare providers.

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The condensed financial statements of Teva Takeda Pharma and Teva Takeda Yakuhin is as follows:

Revenue

Net loss for the year

Other comprehensive income (loss)

Total comprehensive loss for the year

Total comprehensive loss for the year (49.0%)

Other

JPY (millions)
For the Year Ended March 31

2018

2019

2020

¥

103,719

¥

89,686

¥

(66,301)

(87,106)

—

(66,301)

(32,487)

(137)

—

(87,106)

(42,682)

211

79,987

(49,443)

—

(49,443)

(24,227)

32

Takeda’s share of comprehensive loss for the year

¥

(32,624) ¥

(42,471) ¥

(24,195)

Non-current assets

Current assets

Non-current liabilities

Current liabilities

Equity

Takeda’s share of equity (49.0%)

Goodwill

Deferred gain

Carrying amount of investments accounted for using the equity method

JPY (millions)
As of March 31

2019

2020

¥

¥

¥

¥

111,379

¥

108,423

(15,615)

(18,695)

185,492

90,891

32,921

(39,881)

¥

¥

83,931

¥

93,221

114,827

(11,365)

(17,631)

179,052

87,735

10,921

(24,689)

73,967

Net loss for the year of Teva Takeda Pharma and Teva Takeda Yakuhin for the years ended March 31, 2019 and 2020 included impairment losses of
117,890 million JPY and 68,546 million JPY, of which 50,183 million JPY and 30,070 million JPY represent Takeda’s share, respectively. These
impairments relate to changes in the business environment such as the revision of the pharmaceutical pricing system in Japan.

There were no dividends received from Teva Takeda Pharma for the year ended March 31, 2019 and 2020. Teva Takeda Pharma cannot distribute its
profits without the consent from the two venture partners.

Associates that are individually immaterial to Takeda

Financial information for associates, which are individually immaterial to Takeda, is as follows: These amounts are based on the ownership interests
of Takeda.

Net profit (loss) for the year

Other comprehensive income (loss)

Total comprehensive income (loss) for the year

JPY (millions)
For the Year Ended March 31

2018

2019

2020

¥

¥

425

382

807

¥

¥

(1,156) ¥

(94)

(1,250) ¥

208

(181)

27

The carrying amount of the investments in associates, which are individually immaterial to Takeda, is as follows:

Carrying amount of investments accounted for using the equity method

¥

24,254

¥

33,367

JPY (millions)
As of March 31

2019

2020

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15.

Other Financial Assets

Derivative assets

Investment in convertible notes at FVTPL

Investment in debt securities at FVTPL

Investment in equity instruments at FVTOCI

Financial assets associated with contingent consideration arrangements

Restricted deposits

Other

Total

Non-current

Current

JPY (millions)
As of March 31

2019

2020

¥

8,315

¥

9,865

1,608

168,732

—

15,577

10,916

215,013

191,737

23,276

¥

¥

¥

¥

¥

¥

25,629

9,418

1,029

127,455

92,516

8,490

13,406

277,943

262,121

15,822

As of March 31, 2019 and 2020, equity instruments included 119,907 million JPY and 79,218 million JPY, respectively, of investments in public
companies. These are considered Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy as defined in Note 27. The remainder of the equity instruments primarily relates
to investments acquired in connection with collaborations and licensing agreements (Note 13) and are considered Level 3 investments in the fair
value hierarchy. 

As of March 31, 2020, financial assets associated with contingent consideration arrangements are assets recognized in relation to the divestiture of
Xiidra (Note 27) and are considered Level 3 investments in the fair value hierarchy.

As of March 31, 2019, the restricted deposits mainly represent amounts related to Takeda’s business combinations and as of March 31, 2020, the
restricted deposits mainly represent amounts related to Takeda’s business combinations and insurance contracts.

16.

Inventories 

Finished products and merchandise

Work-in-process

Raw materials and supplies

Total

JPY (millions)
 As of March 31

2019

2020

¥

¥

267,323

¥

490,752

161,595

919,670

¥

205,979

395,842

157,778

759,599

During the year ended March 31, 2020, Takeda completed the purchase price allocation to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as part of the
Shire acquisition. As a result, inventories of 825,985 million JPY recognized for the Shire acquisition on a provisional basis were retrospectively
adjusted to 751,832 million JPY. See Note 31 for further detail of completed purchase price allocation.

The amount of inventory write-offs recognized was 10,292 million JPY, 9,321 million JPY, and 37,210 million JPY for the years ended March 31,
2018, 2019 and 2020 respectively, and was included in cost of sales.

17.

Trade and Other Receivables

Trade receivables

Other receivables

Impairment loss allowance

Chargebacks and other allowances

Total

JPY (millions)
As of March 31

2019

2020

¥

698,601

¥

715,159

84,226

(3,318)

(37,602)

86,297

(5,197)

(39,254 )

¥

741,907

¥

757,005

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18.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and deposits

Short-term investments

Total

JPY (millions)
As of March 31

2019

2020

¥

¥

462,890

239,203

702,093

¥

¥

188,640

448,974

637,614

19.

Assets and Disposal Groups Held for Sale

Takeda has classified certain assets as held for sale in the consolidated statements of financial position. Non-current assets and disposal groups are
transferred to assets held for sale when it is expected that their carrying amounts will be recovered principally through a sale and the sale is considered
highly probable. The non-current assets and disposal groups held for sale are held at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. 

Gains or losses recognized from measuring the disposal groups classified as held for sale at the lower of their carrying amounts or fair value less costs
to sell are recorded as other operating income or expense. 

Assets Held for Sale

Investment accounted for using the equity method

Total

JPY (millions)
As of March 31

2019

2020

¥

¥

450

450

¥

¥

—

—

The assets held for sale as of March 31, 2019 represent an investment accounted for using the equity method in PRA Health Sciences that were classified
as held for sale based on management decision to sell the investment. No impairment was recorded upon classification of the investment as held for
sale. This investment was sold in May 2019. The fair value of the assets is based on expected sales price less costs of disposal.

The fair value of assets held for sale is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

Disposal Groups Held for Sale

Property, plant and equipment

Goodwill

Intangible assets

Inventories

Trade and other receivables

Cash and cash equivalents

Deferred tax assets

Other

Total assets

Net defined benefit liabilities

Provisions

Trade and other payables

Deferred tax liabilities

Other financial liabilities

Other

Total liabilities

*The disposal groups held for sales as of March 31, 2019 includes certain asset and disposal groups acquired from Shire.

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¥

¥

¥

JPY (millions)
As of March 31

2019*

2020

451

¥

—

463,772

21,096

179

629

1,738

898

488,763

383

93,978

210

104,644

14,860

959

¥

¥

41,316

63,538

27,513

3,266

—

—

21,073

574

157,280

—

80,841

—

6,349

—

—

¥

215,034

¥

87,190

The disposal groups held for sales as of March 31, 2019 consisted mainly of a group of assets and liabilities related to Axcelead Drug Discovery Partners,
Inc., Takeda’s consolidated subsidiary, which was reclassified as held for sale following management decision to sell the subsidiary. The shares of the
subsidiary were sold in April 2019. The fair value of the disposal group is based on the agreed upon sales price with the third party less costs of disposal
and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2019.

The disposal groups held for sales as of March 31, 2019 also included certain asset and disposal groups that were acquired from Shire with the intention
to be sold that were classified as held for sale at the acquisition date. These relate to the Xiidra (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution) product which Takeda
had subsequently announced a sale agreement for. These also include the R&D program referred to as SHP647 that the European Commission had
required to be disposed as a condition to the acquisition of Shire by Takeda.

For the year ended March 31, 2020, Takeda sold the disposal group held for sale associated with Xiidra product for 375,536 million JPY with no material
impact on the consolidated statements of profit or loss. In addition, for the year ended March 31, 2020, Takeda entered into an agreement to divest a
portfolio of selected over-the-counter and prescription pharmaceutical assets sold in Near East, Middle East and Africa countries as well as Russia,
Georgia and countries within the Commonwealth of Independent States. Takeda classified the corresponding assets and liabilities to the disposal groups
held for sale and completed the sales for 85,578 million JPY within the same fiscal year. The proceeds from sale of disposal group held for sale associated
with Xiidra product and portfolio sale of selected over-the counter and prescription pharmaceutical assets comprised the majority of Takeda’s proceeds
from sales of business in the consolidated statements of cash flows of 461,546 million JPY.

The disposal groups held for sale consisted mainly of the following and its fair value are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy as of March 31,
2020: 
•

The R&D program referred to as SHP647 that was classified as the disposal group held for sale in the year ended March 31, 2019
remained as the disposal group held for sale as of March 31, 2020 as Takeda did not reach a sales agreement during the year ended
March 31, 2020. For the year ending March 31, 2021, Takeda will cease to classify SHP647 as the disposal group held for sale following
the European Commission’s decision to release Takeda from the obligation to divest it (Note 33). 
Property, plant and equipment related to a manufacturing site in Ireland and Shonan Health Innovation Park in Japan was classified as
held for sale following management decision to sell the site and signing a sales agreement, respectively. 
Takeda classified the assets and liabilities such as intangible assets and goodwill related to the portfolio of selected over-the-counter and
prescription pharmaceutical assets in Latin America which Takeda entered into a sales agreement with Hypera S.A. in March 2020.
Takeda classified the assets and liabilities such as intangible assets and goodwill related to TachoSil (Fibrin Sealant Patch) product which
Takeda entered into a sales agreement with Ethicon in May 2019. This agreement with Ethicon was terminated in April 2020 due to anti-
trust issue raised by the European Commission. However, Takeda will continue to negotiate a sale with potential buyers.

•

•

•

No impairment loss was recorded for the year ended March 31, 2019 while Takeda recorded an impairment loss of 33,790 million JPY in other operating
expenses upon the classification of the disposal group as held for sale for the year ended March 31, 2020. A part of the impairment loss recorded in other
operating expenses for the year ended March 31, 2020 is included in restructuring expense.

20.

Bonds and Loans

Bonds

Short-term loans

Long-term loans

Total

Non-current

Current

JPY (millions)
As of March 31

2019

2020

¥

3,196,365

¥

3,204,965

500,002

2,054,584

5,750,951

4,766,005

984,946

¥

¥

¥

5,014

1,883,325

5,093,304

4,506,487

586,817

¥

¥

¥

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The composition of bonds is as follows:

Instrument
14th Unsecured Straight Bonds
15th Unsecured Straight Bonds

Hybrid subordinated bonds

USD Unsecured Senior Notes

2018 EUR Unsecured Senior
Notes – variable rate

2018 EUR Unsecured Senior
Notes – fixed rate

2018 USD Unsecured Senior
Notes – fixed rate

Unsecured Senior Notes
Assumed in Shire Acquisition

Unsecured Senior Notes
Assumed in Shire Acquisition

JPY (millions)
Carrying amount

Principal amount in
contractual currency
(millions)

As of 
March 31, 2019

As of 
March 31, 2020

Interest rate (%)

Maturity

¥

¥

¥

$

€

€

¥

60,000

60,000

59,992

¥

59,968

—

59,993

0.540%

0.704%

500,000

—

496,773

1.720% per annum through
October 6, 2024 and 6 months
LIBOR + margin
(1.750-2.750%) thereafter

Jul 2019

Jul 2020

June 2079

500

1,750

5,750

55,129

216,717

54,129

208,229

2.450%

Jan 2022

3 month EURIBOR + margin
(0.550-1.100%)

Nov 2020 - Nov 2022

708,860

681,244

0.375-3.000%

Nov 2020 - Nov 2030

$ 5,500 as of March 31,
2019
$ 4,500 as of March 31,
2020

$ 12,100 as of March
31, 2019
$ 8,800 as of March 31,
2020
$ 1,925 as of March 31,
2019
$ 1,520 as of March 31,
2020

605,261

485,780

4.000-5.000%

Nov 2021 - Nov 2028

1,278,490

910,252

2.400-3.200%

Sep 2021 - Sep 2026

211,948

164,565

3.600-5.250%

Jun 2022 - Jun 2045

Commercial Paper

¥

144,000

—

144,000

Apr 2020 - Jun 2020

Total

¥

3,196,365

¥

3,204,965

The composition of loans is as follows:  

Principal amount in
contractual currency
(millions)

¥120,000 as of March
31, 2019
¥60,000 as of March
31, 2020

¥

¥

$

¥

200,000

113,500

1,500

500,000

$7,500 as of March 31,
2019
$6,800 as of March 31,
2020
3,700

$

Instrument

Syndicated Loans 2013

Syndicated Loans 2016

Syndicated Loans 2017

USD Syndicated Loans 2017

Syndicated Loans 2019

USD Syndicated Loans 2019

USD Japan Bank for
International Cooperation 2019

Other

Total

JPY (millions)
Carrying value

As of
March 31, 2019

As of
March 31, 2020

Interest rate (%)

Maturity

¥

120,000

¥

60,000

3 month LIBOR + 0.010%

Jul 2020

0.200–0.300%

Apr 2023 - Apr 2026

200,000

113,500

165,599

500,000

819,482

200,000

113,500

162,442

0.350%

6 month LIBOR + 0.500%

—

1 month TIBOR + 0.100%

720,581

LIBOR + variable margin
(0.750-1.500%)

Apr 2027

Apr 2027

Jul 2019

Jan 2024

409,346

401,450

6 month LIBOR + 0.600%

Dec 2025

226,659

230,366

¥

2,554,586

¥

1,888,339

On June 6, 2019, Takeda issued hybrid subordinated bonds (the “Hybrid Bonds”) with an aggregate principal amount of 500 billion JPY. The
proceeds from the Hybrid Bonds were used to repay the existing syndicated loans comprised of the senior short-term loan facility that was utilized to
finance the acquisition of Shire. The Hybrid Bonds will mature on June 6, 2079. Under the terms and conditions of the Hybrid Bonds, Takeda may
make an early repayment of all of the principal of the Hybrid Bonds on each interest payment date beginning October 6, 2024. Interest is payable
semi-annually at a rate 1.720% through October 6, 2024 and 6 months LIBOR + margin (1.750 - 2.750%) thereafter subject to annual revision. The

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Hybrid Bonds are unsecured, and Takeda is not subject to any financial covenants related to these bonds.

In September 2019, Takeda reached an agreement on a commitment facility of 700 billion JPY with various Japanese and non-Japanese banks. The
commitment facility is effective from October 2019 for five years at a minimum. In connection with entering into this new commitment facility,
Takeda’s existing short-term commitment facility of 300 billion JPY expiring in March 2020 was canceled in September 2019. The purpose of the
new commitment facility is for general business use. There were no drawdowns on the 700 billion JPY commitment facility as of March 31, 2020.

There are long-term financing agreements that contain various financial covenants which require Takeda to maintain certain financial ratios and other
restrictions including the level of the company’s borrowings. During the year ended March 31, 2020, Takeda amended various financial covenants on
certain borrowings. The key amendment was related to certain loans maturing beyond August 2020, which contained the historic restrictive covenant
that Takeda’s profit before tax must not be negative for two consecutive fiscal years. This covenant was removed and was replaced by one where
Takeda’s ratio of consolidated net debt to consolidated EBITDA, as defined in the loan agreements, for the previous twelve-month period should not
surpass certain levels as of March 31 and September 30 of each year. Takeda was in compliance with all financial covenants as of March 31, 2020.

The bonds and loans incurred by Takeda to fund a portion of the Shire Acquisition comprised of the following:

•

•

•

•

•

•

2018 EUR Unsecured Notes - variable rate comprised of 1,000 million EUR at 3 month EURIBOR + 0.550% interest maturing in
2020, 750 million EUR at 3 month EURIBOR + 1.100% interest maturing in 2022.
2018 EUR Unsecured Notes - fixed rate comprised of 1,250 million EUR at 0.375% interest maturing in 2020, 1,500 million
EUR at 1.125% interest maturing in 2022, 1,500 million EUR at 2.250% interest maturing in 2026, and 1,500 million EUR at
3.000% interest maturing in 2030.
2018 USD Unsecured Notes - fixed rate comprised of 1,000 million USD at 3.800% annual interest maturing in 2020 (fully
redeemed on August 29, 2019), 1,250 million USD at 4.000% annual interest maturing in 2021, 1,500 million USD at 4.400%
annual interest maturing in 2023, and 1,750 million USD at 5.000% annual interest maturing in 2028. As of March 31, 2020, the
principal amounts were 4,500 million USD.
Syndicated Loans 2019 comprised of a Senior Short-Term Loan Facility agreement with aggregate principal amounts up to
500,000 million JPY at 1 month TIBOR + 0.100% interest maturing in July 2019. This loan was repaid during the year ended
March 31, 2020.
USD Syndicated Loans 2019 comprised of a Term Loan Credit Agreement with aggregate principal amounts up to 7,500 million
USD, out of which 3,500 million USD was made available in EUR. These syndicated loans mature in 2024 and have an interest
rate of LIBOR plus a variable margin based on the public debt rating. As of March 31, 2020, the principal amounts in USD and
EUR were 3,300 million USD and 3,057 million EUR, respectively.
Loan Agreement with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (the “JBIC Loan”) with aggregate principal amount of up to
3,700 million USD. The JBIC loan has interest of 6 month LIBOR + 0.600% interest, and matures in 2025.

The bonds and loans assumed from Shire with the acquisition are mainly comprised of the following:

•

•

•

Shire Unsecured Senior Notes, guaranteed by Takeda Pharmaceuticals Company Limited, comprised of 3,300 million USD at
1.900% interest maturing in 2019 (fully redeemed on September 23, 2019), 3,300 million USD at 2.400% interest maturing in
2021, 2,500 million USD at 2.875% interest maturing in 2023, 3,000 million USD at 3.200% interest maturing in 2026. As of
March 31, 2020, the principal amounts were 8,800 million USD.
Shire Unsecured Senior Notes, guaranteed by Takeda Pharmaceuticals Company Limited, comprised of 405 million USD at
2.875% interest maturing in 2020 (fully redeemed on August 9, 2019), 220 million USD at 3.600% interest maturing in 2022, 800
million USD at 4.000% interest maturing in 2025, and 500 million USD at 5.250% interest maturing in 2045. As of March 31,
2020, the principal amounts were 1,520 million USD.
Shire Revolving Credit Facilities Agreement – On December 12, 2014, Shire entered into a 2,100 million USD revolving credit
facilities agreement with a number of financial institutions. This agreement was terminated in February 2019.

At their respective times of issuance, Takeda entered into a currency and interest rate swap agreement to hedge the JPY amount for 200 million USD
of the USD Unsecured Senior Notes and 925 million USD of the USD Syndicated Loans 2017. Takeda entered into an interest rate swap agreement to
fix the interest rate for 60,000 million JPY of the Syndicated Loans 2013 that mature in July 2020, 575 million USD of the USD Syndicated Loans 2017
and 2,000 million USD and 1,500 million EUR of the bond which Takeda will issue during the year ending March 31, 2021. 

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Other Financial Liabilities 

Derivative liabilities (Note 27)

Finance lease obligations

Lease liabilities (Note 27)

Financial liabilities associated with contingent consideration arrangements (Note 27)

Other

Total

Non-current

Current

Finance lease obligations under IAS 17 (Prior to April 1, 2019)

The future minimum payments related to the finance lease obligations are as follows:

JPY (millions)
 As of March 31

2019

2020

8,745

¥

179,411

—

67,294

31,965

287,415

240,215

47,200

¥

¥

¥

52,589

—

369,459

41,664

31,123

494,835

399,129

95,706

¥

¥

¥

¥

JPY (millions)
As of March 31

Minimum lease payments

Present value of minimum
lease payments

2019

2019

Within one year

Between one year and five years

More than five years

Total

Less: Future finance charges

Present value of minimum lease payments

Non-current

Current

2,145

9,634

167,632

179,411

6,925

¥

37,738

288,470

333,133

¥

153,722

179,411

177,266

2,145

¥

¥

¥

¥

¥

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22.

Employee Benefits

Defined Benefit Plans

The Company and some of its subsidiaries have various defined benefit plans such as lump-sum retirement payments plans and defined benefit
pension plans, which define the amount of benefits that an employee will receive on or after retirement, usually based on one or more factors, such as
age, years of employment, compensation, classes, and service.

The Company’s defined benefit plans account for the majority of Takeda’s defined benefit obligations and plan assets. 

Defined benefit pension plans

Japan

The Company’s corporate defined benefit pension plan in Japan is a funded defined benefit pension plan, which is regulated by the Defined-Benefit
Corporate Pension Act, one of the Japanese pension laws. Benefits are paid in exchange for services rendered by employees who worked for more
than a specified period, typically three years, considering their years of service and the degree of their contribution to the Company.

The Company’s pension fund (the “Fund”) is an independent entity established in accordance with the Japanese pension laws, and Takeda has an
obligation to make contributions. The Director(s) of the Fund has the fiduciary duty to comply with laws; the directives by the Minister of Health,
Labor and Welfare, and the Director-Generals of Regional Bureaus of Health and Welfare made pursuant to those laws; and the by-laws of the Fund
and the decisions made by the Board of Representatives of the Fund. Contributions are also regularly reviewed and adjusted as necessary to the
extent permitted by laws and regulations.

Foreign

Other types of defined benefit pension plans operated by Takeda are generally established and operated in the same manner as described above and in
accordance with local laws and regulations where applicable.

The present value of the defined benefit obligation is calculated annually based on actuarial valuations that are dependent upon a number of
assumptions, including discount rates and future salary (benefit) increases. Service costs charged to operating expense related to defined benefit plans
represent the increase in the defined benefit liability arising from pension benefits earned by active participants in the current period. Takeda is
exposed to investment and other experience risks and may need to make additional contributions where it is estimated that the benefits will not be
met from regular contributions, expected investment income, and assets held.

The amounts recognized in the consolidated statements of profit or loss and the consolidated statements of financial position are as follows:

Consolidated statements of profit or loss

Japan

Foreign

Defined benefit costs

JPY (millions)
For the Year Ended March 31

2018

2019

2020

¥

¥

4,582

5,772

10,354

¥

¥

4,621

6,786

11,407

¥

¥

4,769

11,493

16,262

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Consolidated statements of financial position

Present value of defined benefit obligations

Fair value of plan assets

Net defined benefit liabilities (assets)

Consolidated statements of financial position

Net defined benefit liabilities

Net defined benefit assets

Net amount of liabilities (assets) recognized in the consolidated statements of financial
position

Present value of defined benefit obligations

Fair value of plan assets

Net defined benefit liabilities (assets)

Consolidated statements of financial position

Net defined benefit liabilities

Net defined benefit assets

Net amount of liabilities (assets) recognized in the consolidated statements of financial
position

JPY (millions)
As of March 31, 2019

Japan

Foreign

Total

¥

198,293
223,191

(24,898) ¥

227,975
80,625

147,350

¥

¥

426,268
303,816

122,452

9,461

¥

147,435

¥

156,896

34,359

85

34,444

(24,898) ¥

147,350

¥

122,452

JPY (millions)
As of March 31, 2020

Japan

Foreign

Total

¥

190,552
211,114

(20,562) ¥

226,400
79,600

146,800

¥

¥

416,952
290,714

126,238

9,817

¥

146,800

¥

156,617

30,379

—

30,379

(20,562) ¥

146,800

¥

126,238

¥

¥

¥

¥

¥

¥

¥

¥

Net defined benefit assets were included in other non-current assets on the consolidated statements of financial position. Net defined benefit assets
included 771 million JPY in assets held for sale, and net defined benefit liabilities included 383 million JPY in liabilities held for sale as of March 31,
2019, related to disposal groups held for sale (Note 19).

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Defined benefit obligations

A summary of changes in present value of the defined benefit obligations for the periods presented is as follows:

At beginning of the year

Current service cost

Interest cost

Remeasurement of defined benefit pension plans

From changes in demographic assumptions

From changes in financial assumptions

Experience adjustments

Past service cost

Settlement

Benefits paid

Effect of business combinations and
disposals
Foreign currency translation differences

At end of the year

At beginning of year

Current service cost

Interest cost

Remeasurement of defined benefit pension plans

From changes in demographic assumptions

From changes in financial assumptions

Experience adjustments

Past service cost

Settlement

Benefits paid

Effect of business combinations and
disposals
Foreign currency translation differences

At end of the year

JPY (millions)
For the Year Ended March 31, 2019

Japan

Foreign

Total

¥

198,686

¥

99,174

¥

297,860

4,774

1,390

1,499

2,577

301

71

(262)

5,041

2,356

(44)

13,101

(1,301)

—

—

9,815

3,746

1,455

15,678

(1,000)

71

(262)

(11,784)

(5,156)

(16,940)

1,041

—

116,060

(1,256)

117,101

(1,256)

¥

198,293

¥

227,975

¥

426,268

JPY (millions)
For the Year Ended March 31, 2020

Japan

Foreign

Total

¥

198,293

¥

227,975

¥

426,268

4,832

1,166

(1,787)

(5)

(1,351)

46

(70)

9,580

4,021

(1,155)

4,417

(2,495)

(580)

48

14,412

5,187

(2,942)

4,412

(3,846)

(534)

(22)

(10,390)

(10,419)

(20,809)

(182)

—

62

(5,054)

(120)

(5,054)

¥

190,552

¥

226,400

¥

416,952

The remaining weighted average duration of the defined benefit obligations was 15.2 years and 15.9 years as of March 31, 2019 and 2020,
respectively.

Significant actuarial assumptions used to determine the present value are as follows:

2019

2020

Japan

Foreign

Japan

Foreign

Discount rate

Future salary increases

0.6%

1.7%

0.6%

1.7%

0.2%

2.2%

0.2%

2.1%

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A 0.5% change in these actuarial assumptions would affect the present value of defined benefit obligations at the end of the reporting period, while
holding all other assumptions constant, by the amounts shown below:

2019

2020

Japan

Foreign

Japan

Foreign

Plan assets

JPY (millions)

Discount Rate

Future Salary Increases

Change in 
assumption

Impact

Change in 
assumption

Impact

+0.50 % ¥

(12,608)

+0.50 % ¥

-0.50 %

+0.50 %

-0.50 %

+0.50 %

-0.50 %

+0.50 %

-0.50 %

14,193

(19,158)

17,699

(11,855)

13,322

(19,559)

18,972

-0.50 %

+0.50 %

-0.50 %

+0.50 %

-0.50 %

+0.50 %

-0.50 %

499

(470)

2,745

(3,995)

484

(457)

3,041

(2,668)

The defined benefit plans are independent of Takeda and funded only by contributions from Takeda. Takeda’s investment policies are designed to secure
the necessary returns in the long-term within acceptable risk levels to ensure payments of pension benefits to eligible participants, including future
participants. The acceptable risk level in the return rate on the plan assets is derived from a detailed study considering the mid- to long-term trends and
the changes in income such as contributions and payments. Based on policies and studies, after consideration of issues such as the expected rate of return
and risks, Takeda formulates a basic asset mix which aims at an optimal portfolio on a long-term basis with the selection of appropriate investment
assets.

A summary of changes in fair value of plan assets for the periods presented is as follows:

Balance at beginning of the year

Interest income on plan assets

Remeasurement of defined benefit plans

Return on plan assets

Contributions by the employer

Settlement

Benefits paid

Effect of business combinations and disposals

Foreign currency translation differences

Balance at end of the year

Takeda expects to contribute 7,942 million JPY to the defined benefit plans for the year ending March 31, 2021.

JPY (millions)
For the Year Ended March 31

2019

2020

¥

251,628

¥

303,816

2,225

468

5,706

—

(12,923)

55,133

1,579

2,803

(9,680)

9,036

851

(17,226)

70

1,044

¥

303,816

¥

290,714

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The breakdown of fair value by asset class is as follows:

Equities:

Japan

Foreign

Bonds:

Japan

Foreign

Life insurance company general accounts

Cash and cash equivalent

Others

Total plan assets

JPY (millions)
As of March 31

2019

2020

With quoted
prices in active
markets

No quoted
prices in active
markets

With quoted
prices in active
markets

No quoted
prices in active
markets

¥

15,025

¥

3,444

¥

10,519

¥

20,680

85,708

16,786

1,040

12,011

—

9,663

404

16,523

40,097

88,178

—

11,043

2,196

10,203

—

14,481

(1,215)

¥

58,823

¥

244,993

¥

52,970

¥

2,622

80,298

13,080

39,965

89,599

—

12,180

237,744

Equities and bonds with no quoted prices in active markets includes pooled funds that are primarily invested in listed securities on active markets. Life
insurance company general accounts are accounts with guaranteed capital and minimum interest rate, in which life insurance companies manage funds
on a pooled basis.

Defined Contribution Plans

The Company and some of the Company’s subsidiaries offer defined contribution benefit plans.

Benefits of defined contribution plans are linked to contributions paid, the performance of each participant’s chosen investments, and the form in which
participants choose to redeem their benefits. Contributions made into these plans are generally paid into an independently administered fund.

Contributions payable by Takeda for these plans are charged to operating expenses. Takeda has no exposure to investment risks and other experience
risks with regard to defined contribution plans.

The amount of defined contribution costs was 19,525 million JPY, 21,068 million JPY, and 25,138 million JPY for the years ended March 31, 2018,
2019 and 2020, respectively. These amounts include contributions to publicly provided plans.

Other Employee Benefit Expenses

Major employee benefit expenses other than retirement benefits for each fiscal year are as follows:

Salary

Bonuses

Other

The above table does not include severance expenses.

JPY (millions)
For the Year Ended March 31

2018

2019

2020

¥

215,256

¥

272,930

¥

70,708

81,616

89,439

93,711

417,860

135,938

157,722

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23.

Provisions

The movements in the provisions are as follows:

As of April 1, 2018

Increases

Assumed through business combination

Decreases (utilized)

Decreases (reversed)

Deconsolidation

Foreign currency translation differences

As of March 31, 2019

Adoption of IFRS 16

As of April 1, 2019

Increases

Decreases (utilized)

Decreases (reversed)

Deconsolidation

Foreign currency translation differences

As of March 31, 2020

Litigation
(Note 32)

Restructuring

JPY (millions)

Rebates and
return
reserves

Other

Total

¥

23,182

¥

12,616

¥

101,841

¥

23,184

¥

10,382

29,570

(11,426)

(3,146)

(1,032)

(755)

46,775

—

46,775

24,238

(18,911)

(1,965)

—

(426)

¥

¥

30,547

14,506

(8,594)

(679)

—

1,285

49,681

(129)

49,552

59,484

(59,414)

(1,360)

—

(3,215)

¥

¥

441,188

218,852

(462,335)

(11,447)

(994)

8,138

295,243

—

295,243

771,233

(738,242)

(4,940)

—

(7,004)

¥

¥

¥

¥

13,208

10,434

(10,836)

(3,335)

(295)

(1,575)

30,785

(10,070)

20,715

27,114

¥

¥

160,823

495,325

273,362

(493,191)

(18,607)

(2,321)

7,093

422,484

(10,199)

412,285

882,069

(11,705)

(828,272)

(486)

(40)

(3,796)

(8,751)

(40)

(14,441)

¥

49,711

¥

45,047

¥

316,290

¥

31,802

¥

442,850

The current portion of the provision is 132,781 million JPY, 388,722 million JPY, and 405,245 million JPY as of April 1, 2018,
March 31, 2019 and 2020, respectively. The non-current portion of the provision is 28,042 million JPY, 33,762 million JPY and 37,605
million JPY, as of April 1, 2018, March 31, 2019 and 2020, respectively.

Restructuring

Takeda has various restructuring efforts in place during the years ended March 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, in connection with the
following:

•

•

•

•

Transform its R&D function – Takeda has led various restructuring efforts during the years ended March 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, in
connection with efforts to transform its R&D function and to improve the efficiency of its operations. These initiatives included
consolidation of sites and functions and reduction in workforce.
Integration of Shire - In the years ended March 31, 2019 and 2020, Takeda directed various restructuring efforts following the Shire
acquisition. The integration of Shire includes initiatives to consolidate systems, sites, and functions, and to optimize the workforce. 
Acquired restructuring programs – Takeda acquired various restructuring programs in connection with the Shire Acquisition. These
include Shire program related to completing the integration of Baxalta, Inc., which was acquired by Shire in June 2016. These
programs are completed in the year ended March 31, 2020.
Various other efforts to improve the efficiency of its operations and related facilities. 

A restructuring provision is recorded when Takeda has a detailed formal plan for the restructuring. Takeda records the provision and associated
expenses based on estimated costs associated with the plan. The ultimate cost and the timing of any payments under the plan will be impacted by the
actual timing of the actions and the actions of employees impacted by the restructuring activities. The payments for non-current restructuring
provision are expected to be made within approximately 3 years.

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Restructuring expenses recorded are as follows:

Cash:

Severance

Consulting fees

Other

Total

Non-Cash:

Depreciation and impairment

Total

JPY (millions)
For the Year Ended March 31

2018

2019

2020

¥

¥

¥

¥

6,397

¥

17,574

¥

7,205

16,528

30,130

14,606

44,736

¥

¥

¥

19,040

44,906

81,520

1,442

82,962

¥

¥

¥

33,538

18,086

78,746

130,370

50,670

181,040

Other restructuring expenses mainly relate to retention and contract termination costs. Other restructuring expenses for the year ended March 31, 2020
includes personnel expenses of 28,140 million JPY mainly related to retention bonus and salary of employees fully dedicated to restructuring programs.

Rebates and Returns

Takeda has recognized a provision related mainly to sales rebates and returns for products and merchandises. The balances stated in the summary table
above include provisions of 213,978 million JPY and 213,189 million JPY as of March 31, 2019 and 2020, respectively, for contractual and statutory
rebates payable under Commercial healthcare provider contracts and U.S. state and Federal government health programs, such as U.S. Medicaid and
U.S. Medicare as well as U.S. commercial managed care programs. These are expected to be paid out generally within one year. Sales rebates and sales
returns are reviewed and updated monthly or when there is a significant change in its amount.

Other

Other provisions are primarily related to asset retirement obligations, contract termination fees and onerous contracts.

24.

Other Liabilities

Accrued expenses

Deferred income

Other

Total

Non-current

Current

JPY (millions)
As of March 31

2019

2020

¥

¥

¥

¥

408,122

¥

45,431

59,384

512,937

73,882

439,055

¥

¥

¥

456,621

31,591

63,967

552,179

52,793

499,386

Accrued expenses include accrued employee benefit expenses of 163,241 million JPY and 193,981 million JPY as of March 31, 2019 and 2020,
respectively.

Deferred income includes government grants for the purchase of property, plant and equipment. The grants received were 21,145 million JPY and 15,810
million JPY during the years ended March 31, 2019 and 2020, respectively. The primary government grants relate to funding a portion of Takeda’s
investment in the development and production of new influenza vaccines. Takeda was reimbursed for investments it made in facilities. The grant income
is recognized over the life of the associated assets and is recorded as an offset to the depreciation expense included in cost of sales, selling, general and
administrative expenses, and research and development expenses. 

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25.

Trade and Other Payables

Trade payables

Other payables

Total

JPY (millions) 
As of March 31

2019

2020

¥

¥

212,348

115,046

327,394

¥

¥

211,627

107,189

318,816

Trade payables relate to expenditures associated with Takeda’s manufacturing and other payables relate to other expenditures associated with its day-
to-day operations.

26.

Equity and Other Equity Items

Authorized shares as of the beginning of the year

Shares issued:

At the beginning of the year

Exercise of stock options

Issuance of shares (Note 31)

As of the end of the year

Thousands of Shares
For the Year Ended March 31

2019

2020

3,500,000

3,500,000

794,688

15

770,303

1,565,006

1,565,006

18

11,350

1,576,374

The shares issued by the Company are ordinary shares with no par value that have no restrictions on any rights. The number of treasury shares included
in the above shares issued was 13,379 thousand shares, 10,226 thousand shares, and 18,608 thousand shares as of April 1, 2018, March 31, 2019, and
2020, respectively. The number of treasury shares as of March 31, 2019 and 2020 includes 9,976 thousand shares and 18,353 thousand shares, respectively,
held by the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) Trust and the Board Incentive Plan (“BIP”) Trust. The ESOP and BIP Trust acquired 12,343
thousand shares and sold 3,966 thousand shares during the year ended March 31, 2020.

During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company issued 770,303 thousand ordinary shares to fund the acquisition of Shire (Note 31).

During the year ended March 31, 2020, the Company issued 11,350 thousand shares through third-party allotment to the Master Trust Bank of Japan,
Ltd., which is the trust account for Takeda’s ESOP subsidiary. The issuance of these shares resulted in an increase in share capital of 24,505 million JPY
and share premium of 24,505 million JPY. The Master Trust Bank of Japan is a co-trustee of the ESOP. This issuance was approved by the resolution
of our Board of Directors. These shares were reacquired by the Company from the ESOP trust for distribution of share-based compensation awards. The
reacquisition of the shares resulted in an increase in treasury shares of 49,009 million JPY in the consolidated statements of financial position.

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Dividends declared and paid

April 1, 2017, to March 31, 2018

Q1 2017

Q3 2017

April 1, 2018, to March 31, 2019

Q1 2018

Q3 2018

April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2020

Q1 2019

Q3 2019

JPY (millions)
Total dividends

Dividends per
share JPY

Record date

Effective date

¥

71,133

¥

71,165

71,507

71,509

140,836

141,857

90.00

90.00

90.00

90.00

90.00

90.00

March 31, 2017

June 29, 2017

September 30, 2017

December 1, 2017

March 31, 2018

June 29, 2018

September 30, 2018

December 3, 2018

March 31, 2019

June 28, 2019

September 30, 2019

December 2, 2019

Dividends declared for which the effective date falls in the following fiscal year are as follows:

Dividends declared

April 1, 2020, to March 31, 2021

Q1 2020

JPY (millions)
Total dividends

Dividends per
share JPY

Record date

Effective date

¥

141,858

¥

90.00

March 31, 2020

June 25, 2020

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27.

Financial Instruments

Takeda promotes risk management to reduce the financial risks arising from business operations. The principal risks to which Takeda is exposed
include market risk, counterparty credit risk, and liquidity risk caused by changes in the market environment such as fluctuations in foreign exchange
rates, interest rates and market prices of commodities and other financial holdings. Each of these risks is managed in accordance with Takeda’s
policies.

Financial Assets and Liabilities

JPY (millions)
As of March 31, 2019

Financial
assets
measured at
amortized
cost

Measured at
fair value
through other
comprehensive
income

Measured at
fair value
through
profit or loss

Derivative
hedging
instruments

Other
financial
liabilities

Total

¥

¥

— ¥

168,732

¥

— ¥

— ¥

— ¥

168,732

—

—

—

—

—

—

4,590

9,865

1,608

3,725

—

—

—

—

—

8,315

9,865

1,608

— ¥

168,732

¥

16,063

¥

3,725

¥

— ¥

188,520

¥

26,493

¥

— ¥

— ¥

— ¥

— ¥

26,493

741,907

702,093

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

741,907

702,093

¥ 1,470,493

¥

— ¥

— ¥

— ¥

— ¥ 1,470,493

¥

¥

¥

¥

— ¥

— ¥

7,120

¥

1,625

¥

— ¥

8,745

—

—

—

—

67,294

8,057

—

—

—

—

67,294

8,057

— ¥

— ¥

82,471

¥

1,625

¥

— ¥

84,096

— ¥

— ¥

— ¥

— ¥

179,411

¥

179,411

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

23,908

327,394

23,908

327,394

5,750,951

5,750,951

— ¥

— ¥

— ¥

— ¥ 6,281,664

¥ 6,281,664

Financial assets measured at fair value

Other financial assets -

Equity instruments

Derivative financial instruments

Investments in convertible notes

Investments in debt securities

Total

Financial assets not measured at fair value

Other financial assets -

Other

Trade and other receivables

Cash and cash equivalents

Total

Financial liabilities measured at fair value

Other financial liabilities -

Derivative financial instruments
Financial liabilities associated with
contingent consideration arrangements
Other

Total

Financial liabilities not measured at fair value

Other financial liabilities -

Finance leases

Other

Trade and other payables

Bonds and loans

Total

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JPY (millions)
As of March 31, 2020

Financial
assets
measured at
amortized
cost

Measured at
fair value
through other
comprehensive
income

Measured at
fair value
through
profit or loss

Derivative
hedging
instruments

Other
financial
liabilities

Total

Financial assets measured at fair value

Other financial assets -

Equity instruments

¥

— ¥

127,455

¥

— ¥

— ¥

— ¥ 127,455

Derivative financial instruments

Investments in convertible notes

Investments in debt securities

Financial assets associated with
contingent consideration arrangements

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

25,509

9,418

1,029

92,516

120

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

25,629

9,418

1,029

92,516

Total

¥

— ¥

127,455

¥

128,472

¥

120

¥

— ¥ 256,047

Financial assets not measured at fair value

Other financial assets -

Other

Trade and other receivables

Cash and cash equivalents

Total

Financial liabilities measured at fair value

Other financial liabilities -

Derivative financial instruments
Financial liabilities associated with
contingent consideration arrangements

Other

Total

Financial liabilities not measured at fair value

Other financial liabilities -

Lease liabilities

Other

Trade and other payables

Bonds and loans

Total

Fair Value Measurement 

¥

21,896

¥

— ¥

— ¥

— ¥

— ¥

21,896

757,005

637,614

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

757,005

637,614

¥

1,416,515

¥

— ¥

— ¥

— ¥

— ¥ 1,416,515

¥

¥

¥

¥

— ¥

— ¥

13,673

¥

38,916

¥

— ¥

52,589

—

—

—

—

41,664

9,057

—

—

—

—

41,664

9,057

— ¥

— ¥

64,394

¥

38,916

¥

— ¥ 103,310

— ¥

— ¥

— ¥

— ¥

369,459

¥ 369,459

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

22,066

318,816

22,066

318,816

5,093,304

5,093,304

— ¥

— ¥

— ¥

— ¥ 5,803,645

¥ 5,803,645

Derivative and non-derivative financial instruments measured at fair value are categorized in the following three-tier fair value hierarchy that reflects
the significance of the inputs in making the measurements. Level 1 is defined as observable inputs, such as quoted prices in active markets for an identical
asset or liability. Level 2 is defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets within Level 1 that are directly or indirectly observable. Level
3 is defined as unobservable inputs. Fair value information is not provided for financial instruments, if the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of
fair value due to the relatively short period of maturity of these instruments.

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Assets:

Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss

Derivatives

Investment in convertible notes

Investment in debt securities

Derivatives for which hedge accounting is applied

Financial assets measured at fair value through OCI

Equity instruments

Total

Liabilities:

Financial liabilities measured at fair value through profit or loss

Derivatives

Financial liabilities associated with contingent consideration
arrangements

Other

Derivative for which hedge accounting is applied

Total

Assets:

Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss

Derivatives

Investment in convertible notes

Investment in debt securities

Financial assets associated with contingent consideration
arrangements

Derivatives for which hedge accounting is applied

Financial assets measured at fair value through OCI

Equity instruments

Total

Liabilities:

Financial liabilities measured at fair value through profit or loss

Derivatives

Financial liabilities associated with contingent consideration
arrangements

Other

Derivative for which hedge accounting is applied

Total

Valuation Techniques

JPY (millions)
For the Year Ended March 31, 2019

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

¥

— ¥

4,590

¥

— ¥

—

—

—

—

—

3,725

9,865

1,608

—

119,907

—

48,825

¥

119,907

¥

8,315

¥

60,298

¥

4,590

9,865

1,608

3,725

168,732

188,520

¥

¥

— ¥

7,120

¥

— ¥

7,120

—
—
—

—
—
1,625

67,294
8,057
—

— ¥

8,745

¥

75,351

¥

67,294
8,057
1,625

84,096

JPY (millions)
For the Year Ended March 31, 2020

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

¥

— ¥

25,509

¥

— ¥

25,509

—

—

—

—

79,218

—

—

—

120

—

9,418

1,029

92,516

—

48,237

79,218

¥

25,629

¥

151,200

¥

9,418

1,029

92,516

120

127,455

256,047

— ¥

13,673

¥

— ¥

13,673

—

—

—

—

—

38,916

41,664

9,057

—

41,664

9,057

38,916

— ¥

52,589

¥

50,721

¥

103,310

¥

¥

¥

The fair value of derivatives is measured based on quoted price or quotes obtained from financial institutions or the Black-Scholes model, whose
significant inputs to the valuation model used are based on observable market data. During the year ended March 31, 2020, a 25,660 million JPY

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valuation gain was recognized at the timing of public offering in finance income on the warrant to purchase stocks of a privately held company upon
that company’s initial public offering.

The fair value of the investment in convertible notes is measured using techniques such as the discounted cash flow and option pricing models.

Equity investments and investments in debt securities are not held for trading. If equity instruments or investments in debt securities are quoted in an
active market, the fair value is based on price quotations at the period-end-date. If equity instruments or investments in debt securities are not quoted
in an active market, the fair value is calculated utilizing a net asset-book value method or multiples of EBITDA approach based on available information
as of each period-end-date and company comparable. The principle input that is not observable and utilized for the calculation of the fair value of equity
instruments and investments in debt securities classified as Level 3 is the EBITDA rate used for the EBITDA multiples approach, which ranges from
5.0 times to 11.9 times. During the years ended March 31, 2019 and 2020, cumulative gains on equity investments of 44,230 million JPY and 19,903
million JPY were reclassified from other comprehensive income to retained earnings, respectively, upon the disposal of certain equity investments in
publicly traded companies. The fair value of these investments on the dates of disposal during the years ended March 31, 2019 and 2020 were 65,035
million JPY and 35,435 million JPY, respectively. The investments were disposed of after management’s assessment of these investments relative to the
investment strategy.

Financial assets and liabilities associated with contingent consideration arrangements are valued at fair value at timing of the divestiture or the
acquisition date of business combination. When the contingent consideration meets the definition of a financial asset or liability, it is subsequently re-
measured to fair value at each closing date. The determination of the fair value is based on models such as scenario-based methods and discounted
cash flows. The key assumptions take into consideration the probability of meeting each performance target, forecasted revenue projections, and the
discount factor. The financial assets associated with contingent consideration arrangements are recognized in relation to the divestiture of Xiidra. The
financial liabilities associated with contingent consideration arrangements are discussed in Financial liabilities associated with contingent
consideration arrangements.

The joint venture net written option, included in other Level 3 liabilities above is valued at fair value, and subsequently re-measured to fair value at
each closing date. The determination of the fair value is based on the Monte Carlo Simulation model. The key assumptions include probability
weighting, estimated earnings and assumed market participant discount rates that are taken into account for the fair value.

Transfers between levels

Takeda recognizes transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy, at the end of the reporting period during which the change has occurred. There
were no transfers among Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 except transfers from Level 3 to Level 1 recorded in 2019 and 2020. These transfers resulted
from the investments in the companies whose shares were previously not listed on an equity or stock exchange and had no recent observable active
trades in the shares. During the years ended March 31, 2019 and 2020, the companies listed its equity shares on an exchange and are currently
actively traded in the market. As the equity shares have a published price quotation in an active market, the fair value measurement was transferred
from Level 3 to Level 1 on the fair value hierarchy during the years ended March 31, 2019 and 2020, respectively.

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Level 3 financial assets fair values

Takeda invests in equity instruments mainly for research collaboration. The following table shows a reconciliation from the opening balances to the
closing balances for Level 3 financial asset fair values for the year ended March 31, 2019 and 2020. The disclosure related to Level 3 financial
liabilities which are financial liabilities associated with contingent consideration arrangements are included in Financial liabilities associated with
contingent consideration arrangements.

As of the beginning of the period

Acquisitions through business combinations

Recognition of financial assets associated with contingent
consideration arrangements

Changes recognized as finance income

Changes in fair value of financial assets associated with
contingent consideration due to other elements than time value

Changes in fair value of financial assets measured at fair value
through OCI and exchange differences on translation of foreign
operations

Purchases

Sales

Transfers to Level 1

Acquisition from conversion of convertible notes

Transfers from investments accounted for using the equity
method

Transfers to investments accounted for using the equity method

As of the end of the period

¥

¥

JPY (millions)
For the Year Ended March 31

2019

2020

Equity instruments

Financial assets associated
with contingent
consideration
arrangements

40,213

¥

5,687

—

—

—

(4,304)

7,031

(1,844)

(111)

2,153

—

—
48,825

¥

— ¥

—

83,245

3,478

5,652

141

—

—

—

—

—

—

92,516

¥

Equity instruments

48,825

—

—

—

—

15,157

7,187

(191)

(17,334)

273

199

(5,879)

48,237

The following sensitivity analysis represents effect on the fair value of financial assets associated with contingent consideration arrangements from
changes in major assumptions. For other Level 3 financial assets, there are no significant changes in fair value during the changes in certain
assumptions which influence the fair value measurement.

Forecast Xiidra sales

Discount rate

Change in assumption

Impact

JPY (millions)

¥

Increase by 5%

Decrease by 5%

Increase by 0.5%

Decrease by 0.5%

13,015

(17,137)

(4,013)

4,230

Financial liabilities associated with contingent consideration arrangements

Financial liabilities associated with contingent consideration arrangements represent consideration related to business combinations or license
agreements that are payable only upon future events such as the achievement of development milestones and sales targets, including pre-existing
contingent consideration arrangements of the companies that are acquired by Takeda. At each reporting date, the fair value of contingent
consideration is re-measured based on risk-adjusted future cash flows discounted using an appropriate discount rate. 

As of March 31, 2019 and 2020, the balance primarily relates to pre-existing contingent consideration arrangements from Shire’s historical
acquisitions. 

The pre-existing contingent consideration acquired from Shire through Shire’s historical acquisitions is due upon the achievement of certain
milestones related to the development, regulatory, first commercial sale and other sales milestones of products at various stages of development and
marketing, which could total up to 64,310 million JPY of undiscounted payments over a period of over 20 years. The fair value of the contingent
consideration payable could increase or decrease due to changes in certain assumptions which underpin the fair value measurements. The
assumptions include probability of milestones being achieved.

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The fair value of financial liabilities associated with contingent consideration arrangements are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

As of the beginning of the year

Additions arising from business combinations (Note 31)

Changes in the fair value during the period

Settled and paid during the period

Settled during the period and reclassified to other payables

Foreign currency translation differences

Other

As of the end of the year

Payment term (undiscounted)

Within one year

Between one and three years

Between three and five years

More than five years

JPY (millions)
For the Year Ended March 31

2019

2020

¥

30,569

¥

48,599

(2,223)

(7,734)

(1,648)

(146)

(123)

¥

67,294

¥

67,294

—

(8,094)

(15,253)

(95)

(1,426)

(762)

41,664

JPY (millions)
As of March 31

2019

2020

¥

17,348

¥

18,988

9,222

51,737

4,610

9,918

5,014

45,229

The following sensitivity analysis represents effect on the fair value of financial liabilities associated with contingent consideration arrangements
from changes in major assumptions:

JPY (millions) 
As of March 31

2019

2020

Probability of technical milestones being achieved for Shire’s historical contingent
consideration arrangements

Increase by 5%

¥

3,629

¥

4,051

Discount rate

Decrease by 5%

Increase by 0.5%

Decrease by 0.5%

(3,629)

(1,598)

1,598

(4,051)

(1,367)

1,367

Financial instruments not measured at fair value

The carrying amount and fair value of financial instruments that are not measured at fair value in the consolidated statements of financial position are
as follows:

Bonds

Long-term loans

JPY (millions) As of March 31

2019

2020

Carrying
amount

Fair value

Carrying
amount

Fair value

¥

3,196,365

¥

3,323,592

¥

3,204,965

¥

3,351,400

2,054,584

2,058,929

1,883,325

1,876,613

Long-term financial liabilities are recognized at their carrying amount. The fair value of bonds is measured at quotes obtained from financial
institutions whose significant inputs to the valuation model used are based on observable market data. The fair value of loans is measured at the
present value of future cash flows discounted using the applicable market rate on the loans in consideration of the credit risk by each group classified
in a specified period. The fair value of bonds and long-term loans are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

The fair value disclosure of lease liabilities is not required for the current fiscal year.

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Market Risk

Major market risks to which Takeda is exposed are 1) foreign currency risk, 2) interest rate risk and 3) price fluctuation risk. Financial instruments
affected by market risk include loans and borrowings, deposits, equity investments and derivative financial instruments. 

Foreign Currency Risk 
Takeda’s exposure to the risk of changes in foreign exchange rates primarily relates to its operations (when revenue or expense is denominated in a
foreign currency) and Takeda’s net investments in foreign subsidiaries. Takeda manages foreign currency risks in a centralized manner using
derivative financial instruments. Takeda’s policy does not permit the use of speculative foreign currency financial instruments or derivatives.

Takeda uses forward exchange contracts, currency swaps, and currency options to hedge individually significant foreign currency transactions. Takeda
has also designated loans and bonds denominated in the US dollar and Euro, including the US dollar and Euro debt instruments used to fund the Shire
Acquisition, as hedging instruments of net investments in foreign operations. As of March 31, 2019 and 2020, the total fair value of the foreign currency
denominated loans was 1,404,031 million JPY and 1,292,239 million JPY, respectively, and the total fair value of the foreign currency denominated
bonds was 3,203,040 million JPY and 2,636,053 million JPY, respectively.

Takeda is exposed mainly to foreign currency risks of the US dollar and Euro. A depreciation of the JPY by 5% against the US dollar and Euro would
impact profit or loss by 12,533 million JPY, 19,530 million JPY and 9,635 million JPY as of March 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, respectively. These amounts
do not include the effects of foreign currency translation on financial instruments in the functional currency or on assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses
of foreign operations. This analysis assumes that all other variables, in particular interest rates, remain constant. Takeda’s exposure to foreign currency
changes for all other currencies is not material.

Forward exchange contracts:

Selling:

Euro

United States Dollar

Other

Buying:

Euro

United States Dollar

Currency swaps:

Buying:

United States Dollar

Currency collar options:

Russian Ruble

Brazilian Real

544

(2,145)

(2)

(4,156)

3,254

2,621

(9)

(15)

JPY (millions)
For the Year Ended March 31, 2019
Contract amount to be
settled in more than one
year

Fair value

Contract amount

¥

219,580

¥

— ¥

—

—

—

—

123,959

—

—

200,571

722

357,550

227,262

123,993

11,463

13,507

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Forward exchange contracts:

Selling:

Euro

United States Dollar

Buying:

Euro

United States Dollar

Currency swaps:

Buying:

United States Dollar

Currency collar options:

Russian Ruble

Brazilian Real

Indian Rupee

JPY (millions)
For the Year Ended March 31, 2020
Contract amount to be
settled in more than one
year

Fair value

Contract amount

¥

15,478

¥

212,638

111,249

423,060

123,959

10,124

6,753

1,258

— ¥

—

—

—

123,924

—

—

—

(93)

2,764

(3,845)

(8,095)

(473)

(89)

(63)

(1)

The above currency swaps were related to bonds and loans denominated in foreign currency that the Company designated as hedging instruments in a
cash flow hedge. The cash flow hedge reserve related to the currency swaps were reclassified to profit or loss in the same period as the hedged
expected future cash flows occur.

Interest Rate Risk

Takeda’s exposure to the risk of changes in benchmark interest rates and foreign exchange rate relates primarily to the outstanding debts with floating
interest rates. Takeda may use interest and currency swaps that fix the amount of future payments to manage interest and foreign exchange rate risks
through cash flow hedge strategies. The following summarizes interest and cross currency interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges for the
years ended March 31:

2019

2020

JPY (millions)
For the Year Ended March 31

Notional amount

More than one year

Fair value

¥

308,078

¥

640,205

248,078

¥

184,450

2,100

(38,796)

The above swaps are related to the borrowings that the Company designated as hedging instruments in a cash flow hedge.

The following represents interest rate sensitivity analysis for the periods presented. This analysis assumes that all other variables, in particular foreign
currency exchange rates, remain constant.

Impact on net profit or loss before tax

¥

(4,632) ¥

4,632

¥

(15,432) ¥

Impact on other comprehensive income (before tax effect)

14,840

(14,840)

34,296

15,432

(34,296)

JPY (millions)

As of March 31, 2019
Interest rate 

As of March 31, 2020
Interest rate 

+1%

-1%

+1%

-1%

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Price Fluctuation Risk Management

Commodity Price Risk 

For its business operations, Takeda is exposed to risks from commodity price fluctuations. Takeda manages this risk primarily by utilizing fixed price
contracts but may also use financial instruments to lock in a fixed price. 

Market Price Risk 

Market pricing and valuations of Takeda’s fixed-income financial assets and liabilities are impacted by changes in currency rates, interest rates and
credit spreads, which are managed as described above.  

For equity instruments, Takeda manages the risk of price fluctuations in the instruments by regularly reviewing share prices and financial positions of
the issuers. The analysis shows that if the market price of equity instruments held by Takeda and investments in trusts which hold equity instruments
on behalf of Takeda had increased by 10%, the hypothetical impact on other comprehensive income (before tax effect) would have been 11,991
million JPY and 7,922 million JPY for the years ended March 31, 2019 and 2020, respectively. This analysis assumes that all other variables, in
particular interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, remain constant.

Derivative Financial Instruments 

As described above, Takeda is exposed to effects related to foreign exchange fluctuations in connection with our international business activities that
are denominated in various currencies and Takeda’s overseas entities that have different functional currencies. Takeda is also exposed to currency and
interest rate fluctuations on our borrowings that we use to finance our business operations and our acquisitions. These borrowings are denominated in
various currencies and may bear interest at variable rates, resulting in the risk related to the currency and interest rate movements.  

In order to manage the risk of currency exchange rate and interest rate fluctuations, Takeda may enter into derivative contracts with highly rated
financial institutions. Takeda enters into derivative contracts based on our risk management policies, which determine the authority for entering into
such transactions and the transaction limits. The policy, which has been consistently followed, is that financial derivatives be used only for hedging
foreign currency and interest rate exposure and not for speculative purposes.

Takeda generally designates its derivatives as hedges for accounting purposes. In certain instances, Takeda enters into derivative contracts that do not
qualify for hedge accounting but are utilized to manage the underlying risk (‘‘economic hedges’’). Takeda does not use financial instruments for
speculative purposes. Takeda established guidelines for risk assessment procedures and controls for the use of financial instruments. They include a
clear segregation of duties with regard to execution on one side and administration, accounting and controlling on the other.

Summary of Financial Position and Financial Performance for Derivative and Hedging Activities 

The following tables represent the items designated as hedging instruments, amounts within other components of equity related to items designated
as hedged items and amounts of changes in fair value of hedging instruments recorded in other comprehensive income and the amounts reclassified
from the hedge cost reserve to profit or loss as of and for the year ended March 31, 2019:

JPY (millions)
As of March 31, 2019

Carrying
amount –
assets

Carrying
amount –
liabilities

Notional

Line item in the
statement of financial
position where hedging
instrument is included

Average rate used
for the fair value
of the hedging
instrument

Cash flow hedges

Interest risk

Interest rate swaps

120,000 million JPY

¥

575 million USD

— ¥

396

917 Other financial liabilities
— Other financial assets

Currency and interest risk

Currency and interest rate swaps

1,125 million USD

3,329

708 Other financial assets /

liabilities

Net investment hedges

Foreign currency denominated
bonds and loans

12,881 million USD

10,540 million EUR

—

—

1,425,116 Bonds and loans

1,308,686 Bonds and loans

0.66%

2.83%

109.97 JPY
0.03%

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Cash flow hedges
Interest risk

Interest rate swaps

Forward interest rate

Currency and interest risk

Currency and interest rate swaps

Currency risk

Hedge related to acquisition

Net investment hedges

Foreign currency denominated bonds and loans

JPY (millions)
As of March 31, 2019

Balance in cash flow
hedges and net investment
hedges

Balance in hedge cost
reserve

¥

(362) ¥

33

(109)

3,397

7,969

—

—

1,412

—

—

Amounts recognized in
OCI

JPY (millions)
As of and for the year ended March 31, 2019
Amounts reclassified to
goodwill

Amount reclassified to profit or loss

Change in
fair value of
hedging
instruments

Hedging
costs

Cash flow
hedge

Hedging
costs

Cash
flow
hedge

Hedging
costs

Line item in which
reclassification
adjustment is included

¥

(2,177) ¥

— ¥

— ¥

— ¥

845

¥

— Financial expenses

—

7,204

—

627

—

—

—

—

53

— Financial expenses

(7,261)

(908) Financial income and

Financial expenses

(33,090)

(4,715)

35,773

4,715

(8,488)

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

Cash flow hedges

Interest risk

Interest rate swaps

Forward interest rate

Currency and interest risk

Currency and interest rate
swaps
Currency risk

Hedge related to
acquisition
Net investment hedges

Foreign currency denominated
bonds and loans

The following tables represent the items designated as hedging instruments, amounts within other components of equity related to items designated
as hedged items and amounts of changes in fair value of hedging instruments recorded in other comprehensive income and the amounts reclassified
from the hedging reserve to profit or loss as of and for the year ended March 31, 2020:

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JPY (millions)
As of March 31, 2020

Notional

Carrying
amount –
assets

Carrying
amount –
liabilities

Line item in the
statement of financial
position where
hedging instrument is
included

Average rate used for
the fair value of the
hedging instrument

223 Other financial
liabilities

7,081 Other financial

liabilities

28,642 Other financial

liabilities

2,410 Other financial asset /

liabilities

0.68%

2.83%

1.81%

0.13%

560 Other financial asset /

liabilities

109.97 JPY
0.03%

1,347,047 Bonds and loans

1,257,492 Bonds and loans

JPY (millions)
As of March 31, 2020

Balance in cash flow hedges
and net investment hedges

Balance in hedge cost reserve

¥

(5,070) ¥

(21,488)

266

3,560

71,795

—

—

555

—

—

Cash flow hedges

Interest risk

Interest rate swaps

60,000 million JPY

¥

— ¥

575 million USD

Forward interest rate

2,000 million USD

1,500 million EUR

1,125 million USD

Currency and interest risk

Currency and interest rate
swaps

Net investment hedges

Foreign currency denominated
bonds and loans

12,415 million USD

10,552 million EUR

Cash flow hedges
Interest risk

Interest rate swaps

Forward interest rate

Currency and interest risk

Currency and interest rate swaps

Currency risk

Hedge related to acquisition

Net investment hedges

Foreign currency denominated bonds and loans

—

—

33

87

—

—

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JPY (millions)
As of and for the year ended March 31, 2020

Amounts recognized in OCI

Amount reclassified to profit or loss

Change in fair
value of hedging
instruments

Hedging costs

Cash flow hedge

Hedging costs

Line item in which
reclassification adjustment is
included

Cash flow hedges

Interest risk

Interest rate swaps

Forward interest rate

¥

(7,409) ¥

(31,022)

— ¥

—

627

¥

21

— Financial expenses

— Financial expenses

Currency and interest risk

Currency and interest rate
swaps
Currency risk

Hedge related to acquisition

Net investment hedges

Foreign currency denominated
bonds and loans

568

237

(72,854)

(344)

(28)

(890) Financial income and

Financial expenses

—

—

—

—

—

—

The amount relating to the ineffectiveness recorded in profit or loss was immaterial for the years ended March 31, 2019 and 2020. The amount of hedging
gains/losses recorded in other comprehensive income and reclassified to profit or loss as hedged future cash flows were no longer expected to occur
was immaterial for the years ended March 31, 2019 and 2020.

Capital Management

The capital structure of Takeda consists of shareholders’ equity (Note 26), bonds and loans (Note 20), and cash and cash equivalents (Note 18). The
fundamental principles of Takeda’s capital risk management are to build and maintain a steady financial base for the purpose of maintaining soundness
and efficiency of operations and achieving sustainable growth. According to these principles, Takeda conducts capital investment, profit distribution
such as dividends, and repayment of loans based on steady operating cash flows through the development and sale of competitive products. Takeda
balances and monitors its capital structure between debt and equity and adheres to a conservative financial discipline. 

Credit Risk

Takeda is exposed to credit risk from its operating activities (primarily trade receivables) and from its financing activities, including deposits with banks
and financial institutions, foreign exchange transactions, and other financial instruments. The maximum exposure to credit risk, without taking into
account any collateral held at the end of the reporting period, is represented by the carrying amount of the financial instruments which is exposed to
credit risk on the consolidated statements of financial position. Takeda regularly monitors the status of credit risk exposure with banks and financial
institutions.

Customer Credit Risk

Trade and other receivables are exposed to customer credit risk. Takeda monitors the status of overdue balances, reviews outstanding balances for each
customer and regularly examines the credibility of major customers in accordance with Takeda’s policies for credit management to facilitate the early
evaluation and the reduction of potential credit risks. If necessary, Takeda obtains rights to collateral or guarantees on the receivables.

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The following represents the carrying amount of the trade receivables categorized by due date and the analysis of impairment loss allowance as of
March 31, 2019 and 2020:

Gross carrying amount
Impairment loss allowance
Net carrying amount
Weighted average loss rate

¥

¥

Current
613,062
(2,350)
610,712
0.4%

JPY (millions) except for percentage
As of March 31, 2019

Over 30 days
but within 60
days

Amount past due
Over 60 days
but within 90
days

Over 90 days
but within
one year

Over one
year

Within 30
days

¥

17,244
(27)
17,217
0.2%

¥

7,441
(24)
7,417
0.3%

¥

5,968
(99)
5,869
1.7%

¥

14,336
(477)
13,859
3.3%

¥

2,948
(341)
2,607
11.6%

Gross carrying amount
Impairment loss allowance
Net carrying amount
Weighted average loss rate

¥

¥

Current

626,334
(748)
625,586
0.1%

JPY (millions) except for percentage
As of March 31, 2020

Over 30 days
but within 60
days

Amount past due
Over 60 days
but within 90
days

Over 90 days
but within
one year

Over one
year

Within 30
days

¥

15,341
(316)
15,025
2.1%

¥

8,635
(168)
8,467
1.9%

¥

5,692
(198)
5,494
3.5%

¥

12,010
(438)
11,572
3.6%

¥

7,893
(3,329)
4,564
42.2%

Total
660,999
(3,318)
657,681
0.5%

Total
675,905
(5,197)
670,708
0.8%

Management believes that the unimpaired amounts that are past due are still collectible in full, based on historical payment behavior and extensive
analysis of customer credit risk.

As of March 31, 2019, and 2020, Takeda has provided loss allowance on trade receivables and other receivables not past due based on an analysis of
credit histories. Loss allowance for trade receivables are measured based on expected credit losses on a collective basis using the simplified approach.
However, when events that have a detrimental impact on the estimated future cash flows such as customers’ deterioration of financial conditions or
failure of payment overdue have occurred, expected credit losses are measured on an individual basis as credit-impaired financial assets. Takeda considers
a financial asset to be in default when the customer is unlikely to pay the obligation in full, without recourse by Takeda to take actions such as realizing
collaterals, if any.

The following is a summary of the change in the impairment loss allowance for trade receivables for the years ended March 31, 2019 and 2020. The
impairment loss allowance recognized for other than trade receivables is immaterial.

Bad debt provision 
calculated by simplified 
approach

JPY (millions)
Bad debt provision 
recognized to credit-
impaired financial assets

Total

As of April 1, 2018

Increases

Decreases (written off)

Decreases (reversed)

Reclassification to assets held for sale

Foreign currency translation differences

As of March 31, 2019

Increases

Decreases (written off)

Decreases (reversed)

Foreign currency translation differences

As of March 31, 2020

¥

¥

¥

¥

¥

3,661

1,305

(2,716)

(942)

(36)

119

1,391

2,061

(908)

(617)

(257)

¥

¥

5,158

2,243

(5,257)

(208)

—

(9)

1,927

2,275

(302)

(329)

(44)

1,670

¥

3,527

¥

8,819

3,548

(7,973)

(1,150)

(36)

110

3,318

4,336

(1,210)

(946)

(301)

5,197

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Other Counterparty Credit Risk 

Cash reserves of Takeda are concentrated mostly with the Company and entities acting as the cash pool leader in the U.S. and Europe. These cash reserves
are primarily managed exclusively by investments in highly rated short-term bank deposits and bonds of highly rated issuers within the investment limits
determined by reviewing the investment ratings and terms under Takeda’s policies for fund management, resulting in limited credit risk. Cash reserves,
other  than  those  subject  to  the  group  cash  pooling  system,  are  managed  by  each  consolidated  subsidiary  in  accordance  with  the  Company’s  fund
management policies.

For derivatives, Takeda enters into contracts only with financial counterparties rated investment grade or higher in order to minimize counterparty risk.

Liquidity Risk

Takeda manages liquidity risk and establishes an adequate management framework for liquidity risk to secure stable short-, mid-, and long-term funds
and sufficient liquidity for operations. Takeda manages liquidity risk by monitoring forecasted cash flows and actual cash flows on an ongoing basis.
In addition, Takeda has commitment lines with some counterparty financial institutions to manage liquidity risk (Note 20). Takeda strives to maximize
the available liquidity with a combination of liquid short-term investments and committed credit lines with strong rated counterparties. The objective
is to maintain levels in excess of project cash needs to mitigate the risk of contingencies.

The table below presents the balances of financial liabilities by maturity. The total contract amount below reflects cash flows presented on an undiscounted
cash flow basis, including interest expense. The amounts disclosed as of March 31, 2019 and 2020 are undiscounted cash flows using the respective
spot foreign exchange rates as of March 31, 2019 and 2020.

Carrying
amount

Total

Within one
year

Between one
and two
years

Between two
and three
years

Between
three and
four years

Between four
and five
years

More than
five years

JPY (millions)

As of March 31, 2019

Bonds and loans

Bonds

Loans

¥

3,196,365

¥

3,790,239

¥

507,158

¥

572,336

¥

625,401

¥

358,700

¥

490,302

¥ 1,236,342

2,554,586

2,780,332

603,589

152,453

75,627

190,754

787,720

970,189

Trade and other payables

Finance leases

Derivative liabilities

Derivative assets

327,394

179,411

8,745

(8,315)

327,394

333,133

7,106

(30,902)

327,394

6,925

7,246

(8,090)

—

8,996

(301)

(2,983)

—

9,360

161

—

9,575

—

—

9,807

—

—

288,470

—

(2,576)

(2,633)

(2,816)

(11,804)

As of March 31, 2020

Bonds and loans

Bonds

Loans

¥

3,204,965

¥

3,728,427

¥

551,728

¥

621,138

¥

354,268

¥

489,171

¥

544,236

¥ 1,167,886

1,888,339

1,984,005

137,812

55,478

170,844

677,391

59,424

883,056

Trade and other payables

Lease liabilities

Derivative liabilities

Derivative assets

318,816

369,459

52,589

318,816

545,688

48,806

(25,629)

(10,059)

318,816

41,084

44,255

(5,433)

—

40,623

1,396

(551)

—

33,085

804

(562)

—

30,407

695

(652)

—

28,747

510

(722)

—

371,742

1,146

(2,139)

The contract amount of bonds in “Between four and five years” as of March 31, 2020, includes 500,000 million JPY principal amount of the hybrid
subordinated bonds (the “Hybrid Bonds”) as Takeda may make an early repayment of all of the principal of the Hybrid Bonds on each interest payment
date beginning October 6, 2024 (Interest payments are calculated using the interest rate applicable up to October 6, 2024 (1.72%). Interest payments
thereafter are not included in the table.) For details of the Hybrid Bonds, see Note 20.

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Reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities

JPY (millions)

Bonds

Long-term
loans

Short-term
loans

Finance lease
obligations

Derivative
assets used
for hedge of
debts

Derivative
liabilities
used for
hedge of
debts

Total

As of April 1, 2018

¥

172,889

¥

812,755

¥

18

¥

53,149

¥

(180) ¥

1,953

¥

1,040,584

Cash flows from financing activities

Net increase (decrease) in short-term
loans and commercial papers

Proceeds from long-term loans

—

—

Proceeds from issuance of bonds

1,580,400

Repayments of obligations under
finance lease

Interest paid

Acquisitions through business
combinations

Non-cash items

Foreign exchange movement

Change in fair value

New and amended finance leases

Others

As of March 31, 2019

—

367,319

1,215,526

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(1,741)

(4,643)

—

—

1,461,627

4,170

138,674

8,685

(23,562)

21,955

(6,009)

—

—

5,011

—

—

178

—

—

—

1,281

—

118,037

4,643

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(3,149)

(1,245)

—

—

—

—

367,319

1,215,526

1,580,400

(1,741)

(4,643)

1,613,156

(6,335)

(4,394)

118,037

9,832

¥

3,196,365

¥

2,054,584

¥

500,002

¥

179,411

¥

(3,329) ¥

708

¥

5,927,741

JPY (millions)

Bonds

Long-term
loans

Short-term
loans

Lease
liabilities

Derivative
assets used
for hedge of
debts

Derivative
liabilities
used for
hedge of
debts

Total

As of April 1, 2019

¥

3,196,365

¥

2,054,584

¥

500,002

¥

396,736

¥

(3,329) ¥

708

¥

6,145,066

(495,223)

—

—

—

—

—

235

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(30,000)

(11,834)

(15,658)

—

18,381

11,834

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

3,242

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(148)

—

—

(351,223)

496,190

(137,444)

(563,613)

(30,000)

(11,834)

(135,944)

3,094

18,381

30,563

¥

3,204,965

¥

1,883,325

¥

5,014

¥

369,459

¥

(87) ¥

560

¥

5,463,236

Cash flows from financing activities

Net increase (decrease) in short-term
loans and commercial papers

Proceeds from issuance of bonds

Repayments of long-term loans

Repayments of bonds

Repayments of lease liabilities

Interest paid

Non-cash items

144,000

496,190

—

—

—

(137,444)

(563,613)

—

—

—

—

—

Foreign exchange movement

(85,541)

(34,980)

Change in fair value

New and amended leases

Others

As of March 31, 2020

—

—

17,564

—

—

1,165

Others includes increase in debts due to application of amortized cost method.

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28.

Share-based Payments

Takeda maintains certain share-based compensation payment plans for the benefit of its directors and certain of its employees. Takeda recorded total
compensation expense related to its share-based payment plans of 22,172 million JPY, 18,787 million JPY, and 30,016 million JPY for the years ended
March 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, respectively, in its consolidated statements of profit or loss.

Equity-settled Plans

Stock Options

Takeda had maintained a stock option plan under which it granted awards to members of the board, corporate officer, and senior management through
the year ended March 31, 2014. There were no stock options granted during the years presented in these financial statements and all previously granted
awards are fully vested. These awards generally vested three years after the grant date. The stock options are exercisable for 10 years after the grant date
for options held by directors and 20 years for options held by corporate officers and senior management. The individual must be either a director of the
Company or an employee of Takeda to exercise the options, unless the individual retired due to the expiration of their term of office, mandatory retirement
or other acceptable reasons.

There was no compensation expense recorded during the years ended March 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020 as all awards were fully vested.

The following table summarizes the stock option activities:

For the Year Ended March 31

2018

2019

2020

Number of
options 
(shares)

Weighted
average
exercise price 
(JPY)

Number of
options 
(shares)

Weighted
average
exercise price 
(JPY)

Number of
options 
(shares)

Weighted
average
exercise price 
(JPY)

As of beginning of the year

4,020,900

¥

Exercised

As of end of the year

(617,100)

3,403,800

4,026

3,876

4,054

3,403,800

¥

(14,600)

3,389,200

4,054

3,721

4,055

3,389,200

¥

(18,000)

3,371,200

4,055

2,266

4,065

All of the stock options were exercisable as of March 31, 2018, 2019, and 2020.

The weighted-average share price at the date of exercise was 5,965 JPY, 4,679 JPY and 4,390 JPY during the years ended March 31, 2018, 2019 and
2020, respectively. The weighted-average exercise price and weighted-average remaining contractual life of the share options outstanding were 4,054
JPY and 14 years, 4,055 JPY and 13 years, and 4,065 JPY and 12 years, as of March 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, respectively.

Stock Incentive Plans

Takeda has two stock-based incentive compensation plans for its directors and members of senior management, including the following:

Board incentive plan (“BIP”) -The BIP is a stock-based incentive plan for directors of the Company whereby Restricted Share and Performance Share
awards are granted to the directors. Each award is settled in a single share of stock of the Company. Under the BIP, Restricted Shares vest one third each
year over a three-year period and Performance Shares vest three years from the date of grant. The settlement of the awards is based on stock price,
foreign  exchange  rates  (in  countries  other  than  Japan),  and  company  dividends.  Performance  shares  are  also  based  on  the  achievement  of  certain
performance criteria, which are established at the grant date, including, among others, accumulated revenue, operating free cash flow, earnings per share
and R&D goals, which are transparent and objective indicators. Takeda, through a wholly owned trust, buys shares of the Company in the market on
the grant date, and uses these shares to settle the awards. The number of shares the individual receives (either through physical settlement or cash) is
based on the achievement of the performance criteria and vesting of the award. The trust settles the awards through the issuance of shares to individuals
in Japan. For individuals outside of Japan the trust sells the share the individual is eligible to receive and pays the cash to the individual.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) - The ESOP is a stock-based incentive plan for senior management whereby awards are granted to the
employees. Each award is settled in a single share of stock of the Company. The vesting of the awards under this plan is the same as the BIP for certain
members of senior management with the remainder of the employees’ awards vesting one third each year over a three-year period. The settlement of
the awards is based on stock price, foreign exchange rates (in countries other than Japan), and company dividends. Performance shares are also based
on the achievement of certain performance criteria, which are established at the grant date including, among others, accumulated revenue, operating
free cash flow, earnings per share and targeted R&D goals, which are transparent and objective indicators. Takeda issues shares of the Company to a
wholly owned trust on the grant date and uses these shares to settle the awards. The number of shares the individual receives (either through physical
settlement or cash) is based on the achievement of the performance criteria and vesting of the award. The trust settles the awards through the issuance
of shares to individuals in Japan. For individuals outside of Japan the trust sells the share the individual is eligible to receive and pays cash to the
individual.

The total compensation expense recognized related to these plans was 18,610 million JPY, 20,084 million JPY and 29,122 million JPY during the
years ended March 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, respectively.

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The weighted average fair value of the awards at the grant date is as follows (in JPY):

For the Year Ended March 31

2018

2019

2020

BIP:

Weighted average fair value at grant date

¥

5,709

¥

4,631

¥

ESOP:

Weighted average fair value at grant date

5,709

4,678

3,857

3,857

The grant date fair value was calculated using the Company’s share price on the grant date as it was determined to be approximately the same as the
fair value of the awards.

The following table summarizes the award activity related to the stock incentive plans (number of awards):

At beginning of the year

Granted

Forfeited/expired before
vesting

Settled

At end of the year

For the Year Ended March 31

2018

2019

2020

ESOP

BIP

ESOP

BIP

6,471,104

3,944,938

(602,245)

(2,922,035)

6,891,762

414,933

188,695

—

(170,368)

433,260

6,891,762

5,021,627

(781,033)

(3,192,681)

7,939,675

433,260

252,647

(17,832)

(182,843)

485,232

ESOP

7,939,675

11,152,440

(2,003,789)

(3,689,575)

13,398,751

BIP

485,232

591,508

(22,689)

(234,822)

819,229

There were no exercisable shares as of March 31, 2018, 2019, and 2020. The weighted average remaining contractual life of the outstanding awards
was one year as of each year end for both the BIP and the ESOP plans.

Liability Settled Awards

Takeda has a phantom stock appreciation rights (“PSARs”) plan and a restricted stock units (“RSUs”) plan for certain of its employees. The value of
these awards is linked to share price of the Company and are settled in cash. The total compensation expense recorded associated with these plans was
3,562 million JPY and 894 million JPY during the years ended March 31, 2018 and 2020. A reversal of total compensation expense of 1,297 million
JPY was recorded during the year ended March 31, 2019. The total liability reflected in the consolidated statements of financial position as of March 31,
2019 and 2020, is 2,597 million JPY and 1,620 million JPY, respectively.

Phantom stock appreciation rights (“PSARs”)

The PSARs vest one third each year over a three-year period from the end of the fiscal year during which the awards were granted and can be exercised
for a period of ten years from the end of the fiscal year during which the awards were granted. The awards are settled through a cash payment to the
holder based on the difference between the share price of the Company at the date of exercise, and the share price at the date of grant.

The following table summarizes the award activity related to the PSARs:

For the Year Ended March 31

2018

2019

2020

Number of
PSARs

Weighted average
exercise price
(JPY)

Number of
PSARs

Weighted
average
exercise price
(JPY)

Number of
PSARs

Weighted
average exercise
price
(JPY)

As of beginning of the year

9,282,080

¥

Exercised

Forfeited/expired after
vesting

As of end of the year

(4,335,961)

(361,182)

4,584,937

5,017

5,072

5,505

4,650

4,584,937

¥

(214,296)

(195,294)

4,175,347

4,650

4,428

4,940

4,849

4,175,347

¥

(17,737)

(1,470,861)

2,686,749

4,849

4,284

4,562

4,873

All PSARs were vested and exercisable as of March 31, 2018, 2019, and 2020.

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Restricted stock units (RSUs)

The RSUs vest one third each year over a three-year period from the end of the fiscal year during which the awards were granted. The RSUs are
settled upon vesting based on the share price at the vesting date plus any dividends paid on shares during the vesting period. There is no exercise
price payable by the holder.

The following table summarizes the award activity related to the RSUs (number of RSUs):

As of the beginning of the year

Granted

Forfeited/expired before vesting

Settled

As of the end of the year

For the Year Ended March 31

2018

2019

2020

448,286

254,710

(82,388)

(222,129)

398,479

398,479

279,436

(92,829)

(183,933)

401,153

401,153

1,403,045

(188,383)

(176,279)

1,439,536

There are no exercisable balances as of March 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020. There were no intrinsic value of vested cash-settled share-based payments as
of March 31, 2019 and 2020.

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29.

Subsidiaries and Associates

The number of consolidated subsidiaries decreased by 29 in the year ended March 31, 2020, primarily due to liquidations to organize capital in
subsidiaries acquired through Shire acquisition. The number of associates accounted for using the equity method increased by 3 primarily due to
acquisitions.

The following is a listing of the Company’s consolidated subsidiaries as of March 31, 2020:

Company name

Takeda Austria GmbH

Baxter AG

Baxalta Innovations GmbH

Takeda Distribuidora Ltda.

Takeda (China) Holdings Co., Ltd.

Takeda Pharmaceutical (China) Company Limited

Takeda Pharma A/S

Takeda France S.A.S.

Takeda GmbH

Takeda Ireland Limited

Shire Pharmaceuticals International Unlimited Company

Shire Pharmaceuticals Ireland Limited

Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland Designated Activity Company

Shire Ireland Finance Trading Limited

Takeda Italia S.p.A.

Takeda Consumer Healthcare Company Limited

Nihon Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Shire Japan KK

Takeda Pharmaceuticals Korea Co., Ltd.

Takeda AS

Takeda Pharmaceuticals Limited Liability Company

Takeda Development Center Asia, Pte. Ltd.

Takeda Vaccines Pte. Ltd.

Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG

Baxalta GmbH

Baxalta Manufacturing S.à r.l.

Takeda UK Limited

Takeda Development Centre Europe Ltd.

Shire Pharmaceuticals Limited

Shire Pharmaceutical Development Limited

Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

ARIAD Pharmaceutical, Inc.

Takeda California, Inc.

Takeda Vaccines, Inc.

Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc.

Baxalta Incorporated

Shire ViroPharma LLC

Dyax Corp.

Meritage Pharma, Inc.

288 immaterial subsidiaries

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Country
Austria

Austria

Austria

Brazil

China

China

Denmark

France

Germany

Ireland

Ireland

Ireland

Ireland

Ireland

Italy

Japan

Japan

Japan

Korea

Norway

Russia

Singapore

Singapore

Switzerland

Switzerland

Switzerland

United Kingdom
(“U.K.”)

U.K.

U.K.

U.K.

U.S.

U.S.

U.S.

U.S.

U.S.

U.S.

U.S.

U.S.

U.S.

U.S.

Voting share
capital Hd

100.0%
100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

87.3%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

The following is a listing of the Company’s associates accounted for using the equity method as of March 31, 2020:

Company name

Teva Takeda Pharma Ltd.
Amato Pharmaceutical Products, Ltd.
20 immaterial associates

30.

Related Party Transactions

Transactions with Associates

Country
Japan
Japan

Voting share
capital Hd
49.0%
30.0%

Takeda has one major associate, Teva Takeda Pharma, to which Takeda sells products and acts as a sales agent. Total transactions with Teva Takeda
Pharma for the years ended March 31, 2019 and 2020 were 10,380 million JPY and 5,869 million JPY, respectively. Balances of receivables and
payables are as follows:

Trade receivables

Other receivables

Other payables

JPY (millions) 
As of March 31

2019

2020

¥

2,885

¥

1,892

26,844

1,456

2,612

23,733

The terms and conditions of the related party transactions are entered into on terms consistent with third-party transactions and considering market
prices. In addition, the receivables and payables are settled in cash and consistent with terms of third-party settlements.

There is no outstanding balance of collateral or guarantee. Impairment loss allowances are not recognized for the receivables.

Compensation for Key Management Personnel

Key management personnel are defined as members of the Board. The compensation for key management personnel is as follows:

Basic compensation and bonuses

Share-based compensation (expensed amount)

Retirement benefits

Total

JPY (millions)
For the Year Ended March 31

2018

2019

2020

¥

¥

1,332

¥

1,176

26

2,534

¥

2,226

1,305

73

3,604

2,441

2,143

45

4,629

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Business Combinations 

Acquisitions during the Year ended March 31, 2020

There was no material business combination during the year ended March 31, 2020.

Acquisitions during the Year Ended March 31, 2019 

Shire plc

On January 8, 2019, Takeda completed the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding shares of Shire plc in a cash and equity transaction valued at 6,213,335
million JPY. Takeda paid 30.33 USD in cash for each Shire ordinary share and issued either 0.839 of a new share (a “New Takeda Share”) or 1.678
American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”) in Takeda (one ADS equals 0.5 New Takeda Share). Takeda incurred 23,750 million JPY of acquisition related
costs, which were expensed as incurred and recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses. Takeda has entered into several borrowing agreements
to fund the cash portion of the acquisition price (Note 20). Shire was a leading global biotechnology company focused on serving people with rare
diseases. This acquisition creates a global R&D driven biopharmaceutical with an attractive geographic footprint as well as strengthens Takeda’s core
therapeutic areas, bringing together complementary positions in GI and neuroscience. Some of the Shire’s marketed products include GAMMAGARD,
HYQVIA and TAKHZYRO for Immunology, ADVATE, ADYNOVATE, VONVENDI and FEIBA for Hematology, VYVANSE and ADDERALL XR for
Neuroscience, LIALDA/MEZAVANT and PENTASA for Internal Medicine, ELAPRASE and REPLAGAL for Genetic Diseases.

The total consideration transferred was comprised of the following:

Cash

Equity of the Company (770,303,013 shares)

Cash for cash settled awards

Total

JPY (millions) 
Amount

¥

¥

3,029,431

3,131,282

52,622

6,213,335

The Company issued 770,303,013 ordinary shares allocated to the former shareholders of Shire as part of the purchase consideration. The issue price
was 4,065 JPY per share, of which 2,032.50 JPY per share is recorded as share capital and the remainder is recorded as share premium. The total increase
in equity was 3,131,282 million JPY, of which 1,565,641 million JPY is recorded as share capital and the remainder is recorded as share premium. The
fair value of the Takeda shares issued as part of the consideration paid was determined based on the trading price of Takeda shares at the opening of the
Tokyo Stock Exchange on the date of acquisition.

The total cash outflow was 2,891,937 million JPY, which represents the initial cash consideration transferred of 3,082,053 million JPY and basis
adjustment of 37,107 million JPY, less cash acquired of 227,223 million JPY.

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As of March 31, 2019, the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed was provisional. During the year ended March 31, 2020, Takeda
completed the purchase price allocation and retrospectively adjusted the provisional amounts recognized at the acquisition date to reflect new
information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date. The adjustments principally relate to certain intangible
assets which consist of marketed products for which the future sales forecasts are used as primary assumptions in estimating their respective fair
values.

The following represents the provisional and final purchase price allocation of Shire as of the acquisition date.

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Inventories

Property, plant & equipment

Intangible assets

Assets held for sale

Other assets

Trade and other payables

Provisions

Bonds and loans

Deferred tax liabilities

Liabilities held for sale

Other liabilities

Basis adjustments

Goodwill

Net assets acquired

JPY (millions)
As of Acquisition Date

Provisional
fair value

¥

227,223 ¥

326,154

825,985

684,487

3,899,298
463,526

103,283

(61,382)

(342,202)

(1,603,199)

(809,667)
(196,294)

(354,139)

(37,107)

Adjustments

Final fair value

— ¥

—

(74,153)

15,144

(130,222)
11,070

(6,952)

—

5,629

—

152,180
(15,369)

(35,471)

—

227,223

326,154

751,832

699,631

3,769,076
474,596

96,331

(61,382)

(336,573)

(1,603,199)

(657,487)
(211,663)

(389,610)

(37,107)

3,087,369

78,144

3,165,513

¥

6,213,335 ¥

— ¥

6,213,335

Goodwill is calculated as the excess of the consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents the expected revenue and cost synergies
of the combined Takeda/Shire group. Goodwill recognized as a result of the acquisition is not deductible for tax purposes (Note 11). 

Provisions include 29,570 million JPY associated with amounts payable related to legal proceedings (Note 32). Other liabilities also include pre-existing
contingent  consideration  related  to  Shire’s  historical  acquisitions.  The  assumed  pre-existing  contingent  consideration  is  payable  mainly  upon  the
achievement of certain milestones, and the fair value of the potential payments Takeda could be required to make is 48,599 million JPY (Note 27).

Takeda held foreign currency denominated deposits and entered into foreign currency options to hedge foreign currency risks for the acquisition of
Shire,  and  Takeda  applied  the  hedge  accounting  to  the  instruments.  Basis  adjustment  represents  accumulated  change  in  fair  value  of  the  hedging
instruments recorded in other comprehensive income of 37,107 million JPY that was added to the amount of goodwill at the acquisition date.

Takeda recorded 309,198 million JPY of revenue and 100,002 million JPY of net loss related to the operating results of Shire between the acquisition
date and March 31, 2019.

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As  a  result  of  the  adjustments,  the  consolidated  financial  statements  as  of  and  for  the  year  ended  March  31,  2019  were  retrospectively  adjusted.
Reconciliation of consolidated statements of financial position and profit or loss as of and for the year ended March 31, 2019 previously reported with
provisional purchase price allocation in the prior year to those retrospectively adjusted to reflect the final purchase price allocation and reported herein
as a comparative financial information is provided per below.

The following represents the measurement period adjustments retrospectively recognized in the consolidated statements of profit or loss for the year
ended March 31, 2019.

JPY (millions)
For the year ended March 31, 2019

As previously
reported

Adjustments

As reported

Revenue

Cost of sales

Selling, general and administrative expenses

Research and development expenses

Amortization and impairment losses on intangible assets associated
with products

Other operating income

Other operating expenses

Operating profit

Finance income

Finance expenses

Share of loss of investments accounted for using the equity method

Profit before tax

Income tax benefit

Net profit for the year

¥

2,097,224

¥

— ¥

(659,690)

(717,599)

(368,298)

(203,372)

159,863

(103,159)

204,969

16,843

(83,289)

(43,627)

94,896

14,118

¥

109,014

¥

7,961

—

—

24,755

—

—

32,716

—

—

—

32,716

(6,650)

26,066

¥

2,097,224

(651,729)

(717,599)

(368,298)

(178,617)

159,863

(103,159)

237,685

16,843

(83,289)

(43,627)

127,612

7,468

135,080

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The following represents the measurement period adjustments retrospectively recognized in non-current assets, current assets, non-current liabilities,
current liabilities and equity in the consolidated statements of financial position as of March 31, 2019 with major financial statement lines impacted.

As previously reported

Adjustments

As reported

JPY (millions)
As of March 31, 2019

Non-current assets:

     Property, plant and equipment

     Goodwill

     Intangible assets

     Other

Current assets:

     Inventories

     Assets held for sale

     Other

Total assets

Non-current liabilities:

     Deferred tax liabilities

     Other

Current liabilities:

     Income taxes payable

     Liabilities held for sale

     Other

Total liabilities

Equity:

     Retained earnings

     Other components of equity

     Other

¥

10,821,664

¥

(21,928) ¥

1,316,531

4,161,403

4,860,368

483,362

3,050,658

986,744

479,760

1,584,154

13,872,322

6,197,803

867,061

5,330,742

2,510,931

119,485

201,145

2,190,301

8,708,734

5,163,588

1,569,365

353,542

3,240,681

15,400

78,848

(109,199)

(6,977)

(57,621)

(67,074)

9,453

—

(79,549)

(144,070)

(145,605)

1,535

42,118

31,213

13,889

(2,984)

(101,952)

22,403

26,066

(3,663)

—

10,799,736

1,331,931

4,240,251

4,751,169

476,385

2,993,037

919,670

489,213

1,584,154

13,792,773

6,053,733

721,456

5,332,277

2,553,049

150,698

215,034

2,187,317

8,606,782

5,185,991

1,595,431

349,879

3,240,681

Total liabilities and equity

¥

13,872,322

¥

(79,549) ¥

13,792,773

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Pro forma information

The following pro forma financial information presents the combined results of the operations of Takeda and Shire as if the acquisition of Shire had
occurred as of April 1, 2018. The pro forma financial information is not necessarily indicative of what the consolidated results of operations would have
been had the respective acquisitions been completed on April 1, 2018. In addition, the pro forma financial information does not purport to project the
future results of operations of the combined Company.

Revenue

Net profit

JPY (millions)
For the Year Ended March 31, 2019

¥

3,412,468
53,900

For the purpose of the pro forma financial information, Shire’s historical financial information has been conformed from U.S. Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles to IFRS, and to Takeda’s accounting policies for material accounting policy differences. 

TiGenix NV (“TiGenix”)

On April 30, 2018, Takeda made an all cash voluntary public takeover bid for the entire issued ordinary shares, warrants, and ADSs (collectively the
“Securities”) of TiGenix not already owned by Takeda. On June 8, 2018, the Company acquired the Securities tendered in the first acceptance period
for 470.2 million EUR. In response to the takeover bid with the Securities already owned by Takeda, Takeda acquired 90.8% of the voting rights. Takeda
incurred 767 million JPY of acquisition related costs, which were expensed as incurred and recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses. 

TiGenix is a biopharmaceutical company which develops novel stem cell therapies for treatment of medical conditions. This acquisition would expand
Takeda’s late stage gastroenterology (“GI”) pipeline with the U.S. rights to Cx601 (darvadstrocel), a suspension of allogeneic expanded adipose-derived
stem cells (“eASC”) under investigation for the treatment of complex perianal fistulas in patients with non-active/mildly active luminal Crohn’s disease
(“CD”). Following the 2nd Takeover bid and a squeeze-out ended in July 2018, TiGenix became a wholly owned subsidiary of Takeda.

The total consideration transferred was comprised of the following:

Cash

The ordinary shares of TiGenix already owned by Takeda immediately prior to the acquisition date

Total

JPY (millions) 
Amount

¥

¥

67,319

2,684

70,003

The total cash outflow was 66,749 million JPY, which represents the initial cash consideration transferred of 67,319 million JPY and basis adjustment
of 3,381 million JPY, less cash acquired of 3,951 million JPY.

As of March 31, 2019, the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed was provisional. Takeda completed the purchase price allocation
during the year ended March 31, 2020 with no adjustments to the provisional amounts. The following represents the final purchase price allocation of
TiGenix as of the acquisition date.

Intangible assets

Other assets

Deferred tax liabilities

Other liabilities

Basis adjustments

Goodwill

Net assets acquired

JPY (millions) 
Amount

63,421

5,541

(8,043)

(5,678)

(3,381)

18,143

70,003

¥

¥

Goodwill comprises increased earnings expected from the future business development. Goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes.

Takeda entered into a forward exchange contract to hedge foreign currency risks for the acquisition of TiGenix, and applied the hedge accounting to the
contract. Basis adjustment represents a fair value of the hedging instrument of 3,381 million JPY that was added to the amount of goodwill at the
acquisition date.

No gains or losses were recognized as a result of remeasurement of fair value of the ordinary shares of TiGenix already owned by Takeda immediately
prior to the acquisition date.

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The revenue and net profit of TiGenix for the post-acquisition period, which were recognized in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended
March 31, 2019 were immaterial.  

The impact on Takeda’s revenue and net profit for the year ended March 31, 2019 assuming the acquisitions date of TiGenix had been April 1, 2018
was immaterial.  

Acquisitions during the Year ended March 31, 2018 

There was no material business combination during the year ended March 31, 2018.

32.

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

Operating Lease under IAS 17 (Prior to April 1, 2019)

Takeda is the lessee under several operating leases, primarily for office and other facilities, and certain office equipment. Future minimum lease
payments by maturity under non-cancellable operating leases that have initial or remaining lease terms in excess of one year are as follows:

Within one year

Between one and five years

More than five years

Total

JPY (millions)
As of March 31, 2019

¥

¥

31,172

91,105

111,301

233,578

Total future minimum sublease payments expected to be received under non-cancellable subleases as of March 31, 2019 was 13,140 million JPY.

Rent expense for operating lease contracts and sublease income recognized in profit or loss are as follows:

JPY (millions)
For the Year Ended March 31
2019
2018

¥

¥

21,384
(2,493)
18,891

¥

¥

27,444
(3,579)
23,865

Rent expense
Sublease income
Total

Purchase commitments

The amount of contractual commitments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment was 33,991 million JPY and 30,248 million JPY as of
March 31, 2019 and 2020, respectively.

Milestone Payments

As discussed in Note 13, Takeda has certain contractual agreements related to the acquisition of intangible assets that require it to make payments of up
to 655,531 million JPY and 823,927 million JPY as of March 31, 2019 and 2020, respectively. These commitments include development milestone
payments in relation to R&D programs under development and expected maximum commercial milestone payments in relation to launched products.
As for the programs under development, the possibility to meet certain conditions for commercial milestone payments is uncertain and the related
commercial milestone payments were not included in the commitments.

Irish Revenue Authority assessment

Shire received a tax assessment from the Irish Revenue Authority on November 28, 2018 for 398 million EUR. This assessment relates to a potential
taxable gain from a 1,635 million USD break fee Shire received from AbbVie, Inc. (“AbbVie”) in connection with the terminated offer to acquire
Shire made by AbbVie in 2014. Takeda is currently in the appeal process with regards to this assessment as it does not believe a tax liability should
arise from the break fee. 

Litigation

Takeda is involved in various legal and administrative proceedings. The most significant matters are described below.

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Takeda may become involved in significant legal proceedings for which it is not possible to make a reliable estimate of the expected financial effect, if
any, which may result from ultimate resolution of the proceedings. In these cases, appropriate disclosures about such cases would be included in this
note, but no provision would be made for the cases.

With respect to each of the legal proceedings described below, other than those for which a provision has been made, Takeda is unable to make a reliable
estimate of the expected financial effect at this stage. This is due to a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the stage of proceedings, the
entitlement of parties to appeal a decision, if any, and lack of clarity as to the merits of theories of liability, the merits of Takeda’s defenses, the amount
and recoverability of damages and/or governing law. The Company does not believe that information about the amount sought by the plaintiffs, if that
is known, is, by itself, meaningful in every instance with respect to the outcome of those legal proceedings.

Legal expenses incurred and charges related to legal claims are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses. Provisions are recorded, after
taking appropriate legal and other specialist advice, where an outflow of resources is considered probable and a reliable estimate can be made of the
likely outcome of the dispute. For certain product liability claims, Takeda will record a provision where there is sufficient history of claims made and
settlements to enable management to make a reliable estimate of the provision required to cover unasserted claims. As of March 31, 2020, Takeda’s
aggregate provisions for legal and other disputes were 49,711 million JPY. The ultimate liability for legal claims may vary from the amounts provided
and is dependent upon the outcome of litigation proceedings, investigations and possible settlement negotiations. Unless otherwise stated below, Takeda
is unable to predict the outcome or duration of these matters at this time.

Takeda’s position could change over time, and, therefore, there can be no assurance that any losses that result from the outcome of any legal proceedings
will not exceed, by a material amount, the amount of the provisions reported in these consolidated financial statements.

Product Liability and Related Claims

Pre-clinical and clinical trials are conducted during the development of potential products to determine the safety and efficacy of products for use by
humans  following  approval  by  regulatory  bodies.  Notwithstanding  these  efforts,  when  drugs  and  vaccines  are  introduced  into  the  marketplace,
unanticipated safety issues may become, or be claimed by some to be, evident. Takeda is currently a defendant in a number of product liability lawsuits
related to its products. For the product liability lawsuits and related claims, other than those for which a provision has been made, Takeda is unable to
make a reliable estimate of the expected financial effect at this stage.

The Company’s principal pending legal and other proceedings are disclosed below. The outcomes of these proceedings are not always predictable and
can be affected by various factors. For those legal and other proceedings for which it is considered at least reasonably possible that a loss has been
incurred, the Company discloses the possible loss or range of possible loss in excess of the recorded loss contingency provision, if any, where such
excess is both material and estimable.

ACTOS

Product Liability Claims

Takeda has been named as a defendant in lawsuits in U.S. federal and state courts in which plaintiffs allege to have developed bladder cancer or other
injuries as a result of taking products containing type 2 diabetes treatment pioglitazone (U.S. brand name ACTOS). Eli Lilly and Company (“Lilly”),
which co-promoted ACTOS in the U.S. for a period of time, also has been named as a defendant in many of these lawsuits. Under the parties’ co-
promotion agreement, Takeda has agreed to defend and indemnify Lilly in the U.S. matters. Outside the U.S., lawsuits and claims have also been brought
by persons claiming similar injuries.

 In April 2015, Takeda reached an agreement with the lead plaintiffs’ lawyers that resolved the vast majority of ACTOS product liability lawsuits pending
against Takeda and Lilly in the U.S. The settlement covered all bladder cancer claims pending in any U.S. court as of the date of settlement. Claimants
with unfiled claims in the U.S. represented by counsel as of the date of settlement and within three days thereafter were also eligible to participate. The
settlement became effective when 95% of litigants and claimants opted-in. In connection with this broad settlement, Takeda has paid 2.4 billion USD
(approximately 288 billion JPY) into a qualified settlement fund. Takeda received insurance proceeds totaling approximately 58 billion JPY under various
policies covering product liability claims against Takeda. Takeda also established provisions for the remaining ACTOS claims and lawsuits. Although
Takeda subsequently received additional claims from plaintiffs not resolved by the 2015 settlement, nearly all of those claims have now been resolved.

Economic Loss Cases

Takeda has been named in several other ACTOS-related lawsuits. The plaintiffs in these cases do not assert any claims for personal injuries. Instead
plaintiffs claim they suffered an economic loss by paying for ACTOS prescriptions that allegedly would not have been written had Takeda provided
additional information about the alleged risks of bladder cancer associated with ACTOS. In the Painters’ Fund action, a putative class of third party
payors brought suit against Takeda in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. In April 2018, the District Court granted Takeda’s
motion to dismiss. On December 3, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reversed the District Court’s Decision. Takeda subsequently
filed a petition for certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court. A case brought by a separate group of third party payors asserting similar claims was filed
in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York in June 2019.

The States of Mississippi and Louisiana also filed lawsuits against Takeda and Lilly alleging that defendants did not warn about bladder cancer and
other risks of ACTOS. The lawsuits seek reimbursement of the cost of ACTOS, paid by the states on behalf of patients through programs such as
Medicaid, and for medical treatment of patients allegedly injured by ACTOS, attorneys’ fees and expenses, and punitive damages. The court granted

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Takeda’s motion to dismiss the Louisiana case. The decision has been appealed. In November 2018, Takeda and Lilly agreed to settle the lawsuit brought
by the State of Mississippi. In September 2019, Takeda reached an agreement in principle to settle the lawsuit brought by the State of Louisiana.

Proton Pump Inhibitor (“PPI”) Product Liability Claims

As of March 31, 2020, approximately 6,400 product liability lawsuits related to the use of PREVACID and DEXILANT have been filed against
Takeda in U.S. federal and state courts. Most of these cases are pending in U.S. federal court and are consolidated for pre-trial proceedings in a multi-
district litigation in federal court in New Jersey. The plaintiffs in these cases allege they developed kidney injuries as a result of taking PREVACID
and/or DEXILANT, and that Takeda failed to adequately warn them of this potential risk. Similar cases are pending against other manufacturers of
drugs in the same PPI class as Takeda’s products, including AstraZeneca plc (“AstraZeneca”), Procter & Gamble Company (“Procter & Gamble”)
and Pfizer Inc. (“Pfizer”). Outside the U.S., three proposed class actions have been filed in three provinces in Canada (Quebec, Ontario, and
Saskatchewan). The defendants in these actions include Takeda, AstraZeneca, Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies (“Janssen”) and several generic
manufacturers.

ELAPRASE Product Liability Claims

In 2014, Shire’s Brazilian affiliate, Shire Farmaceutica Brasil Ltda, was served with a lawsuit brought by the State of Sao Paulo where the Brazilian
Public Attorney’s office has intervened alleging that Shire would be obligated to supply ELAPRASE for an indefinite period at no cost to patients who
participated in ELAPRASE clinical trials in Brazil, and seeking recoupment to the Brazilian government for amounts paid on behalf of these patients
to date, and moral damages associated with these claims.

On May 6, 2016, the trial court judge ruled on the case and dismissed all the claims under the class action, which was appealed. On February 20, 2017,
the Court of Appeals in Sao Paulo issued a decision upholding the decision rendered by the lower court judge, dismissing, therefore, all the claims under
the class action. On July 12, 2017, the Public Prosecutor filed an appeal addressed to the Supreme Court. On October 10, 2017, the State of Sao Paulo
filed  appeals  addressed  to  the  Superior  Court  of  Justice  and  to  the  Supreme  Court.  On  November  13,  2017,  Shire  submitted  its  answers  to  the
aforementioned appeals. On July 3, 2018 the President of Sao Paulo Court of Appeals issued a decision denying the remittance of all appeals to the
Superior Courts. Against such decision, both the State (on August 23, 2018) and the Public Prosecutor (on October 3, 2018) filed an appeal. By virtue
of such appeal, the case records were remitted to the Superior Court of Justice on February 27, 2019. On March 6, 2020, the decision that dismissed the
appeal was deemed final and the case was closed.

Intellectual property

Intellectual property claims include challenges to the validity and enforceability of Takeda’s patents on various products or processes as well as
assertions of non-infringement of those patents. A loss in any of these cases could result in loss of patent protection for the product at issue. The
consequences of any such loss could be a significant decrease in sales of that product and could materially affect future results of operations for
Takeda.

TRINTELLIX

Takeda has received notices from sixteen generic pharmaceutical companies that they have submitted ANDAs with paragraph IV certifications seeking
to sell generic versions of TRINTELLIX. Takeda filed patent infringement lawsuits against the ANDA filers in federal court in Delaware. A first Markman
hearing took place on May 29, 2019 and a claim construction ruling was issued on July 16, 2019. A second Markman hearing took place on December
18, 2019. A trial is scheduled to take place beginning on October 13, 2020.

ENTYVIO

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG (“Roche”) filed patent infringement lawsuits against Takeda in Germany, Italy and Spain alleging that ENTYVIO infringes
a Roche patent issued in those countries. Additionally, Takeda filed a lawsuit in the U.K. seeking nullification of Roche’s patent in the U.K. and Roche
filed a counterclaim for infringement.

In December 2019, Takeda entered into a settlement and license agreement with Roche to resolve all ongoing patent proceedings and disputes between
the companies relating to ENTYVIO, and Roche’s European Patent number 2007809 relating to glycosylated antibodies. The impact of the settlement
was not material to Takeda’s consolidated statements of profit or loss. Furthermore, anticipated payment obligations under the settlement and license
agreement are not expected to be material to Takeda.

MYDAYIS

On October 12, 2017, Shire was notified that Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. had submitted an ANDA to the FDA seeking permission to market a
generic version of MYDAYIS. Within the requisite 45-day period, Shire filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware against
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Actavis Laboratories, Inc. and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (collectively the “Teva entities”). A Markman
hearing took place on January 23, 2019. The parties settled the litigation in November 2019.

On March 8, 2018, Shire was notified that Impax Laboratories, Inc. (“Impax”) had submitted an ANDA to the FDA seeking permission to market a
generic version of MYDAYIS. Within the requisite 45-day period, Shire filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware against
Impax. A Markman hearing took place on January 23, 2019. The parties settled the litigation in October 2019.

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Petitions to institute inter partes reviews (“IPRs”) against U.S. Patent numbers 8,846,100 and 9,173,857 were filed by KVK Tech in January 2018 and
the petitions were granted in July 2018. Both of these patents are listed in the Orange Book as covering MYDAYIS. The validity of the claims was
affirmed by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board on July 3, 2019. Although KVK Tech filed an appeal against this ruling to the Court of Appeals for the
Federal Circuit, KVK Tech subsequently withdrew that appeal in September 2019.

The impact of the above mentioned settlements and withdrawal of the appeal were not material to Takeda’s consolidated statements of profit or loss.

ADYNOVATE

On December 5, 2016, Bayer Healthcare LLC (“Bayer”) filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware against Baxalta Incorporated
and Baxalta US Inc. (collectively “Baxalta”), which are now subsidiaries of Takeda, and Nektar Therapeutics (“Nektar”) filed alleging infringement of
U.S. Patent No. 9,364,520 in connection with the sales of ADYNOVATE [antihemophilic factor (recombinant), PEGylated]. The case was tried before
a jury beginning on January 28, 2019. The jury found in favor of Bayer determining that the patent is infringed. The jury further awarded damages in
the amount of 155.2 million USD. Takeda has filed an appeal with the Court of Appeals of the Federal Circuit in September 2019. Takeda established
a provision against this case in purchase accounting (Note 31).

NINLARO

Takeda received a paragraph IV notice letter from Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (“Sun”) on January 17, 2020. Sun alleged that U.S. Patent
numbers 7,442,830, 8,859,504, and 9,175,017 are invalid, unenforceable, and/or will not be infringed. Takeda filed a complaint against Sun in the
U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware on February 27, 2020.

Other

In addition to the individual patent litigation cases described above, Takeda is party to a number of cases where Takeda has received notices that
companies have submitted ANDAs with paragraph IV certifications to sell generic versions of other Takeda products. These include other Takeda
products including Alogliptin. Takeda has filed patent infringement lawsuits against parties involved in these situations.

Sales, Marketing, and Regulation

Takeda has other litigations related to its products and its activities, the most significant of which are describe below.

ACTOS

Antitrust Case
In December 2013, the first of two antitrust class action lawsuits was filed against Takeda in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New
York by a putative class of patients who were prescribed Actos. The second class action was filed against Takeda in the same court in April 2015 by a
putative class of wholesalers that purchased ACTOS from Takeda. In both actions, plaintiffs allege, inter alia, that Takeda improperly characterized
certain patents for ACTOS in the FDA Orange Book, which they claim imposed requirements on generic companies that filed Abbreviated New Drug
Applications and, in turn, resulted in delayed market entry for generic forms of ACTOS. In October 2019, the District Court denied Takeda’s motion
to dismiss. Takeda subsequently sought an interlocutory appeal of the District Court’s decision which is still pending.

Investigation of Patient Assistance Programs

In November 2016, the U.S. Department of Justice (through the U.S. Attorneys’ Office in Boston) issued a subpoena to ARIAD, which was acquired
by Takeda during the year ended March 31, 2017, seeking information from January 2010 to the present relating to ARIAD’s donations to 501(c) (3)
co-payment foundations, financial assistance programs, and free drug programs available to Medicare beneficiaries and the relationship between
these co-payment foundations and specialty pharmacies, hubs or case management programs. Takeda is cooperating in the investigation.

In June 2019, the U.S. Department of Justice (through the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Boston) issued a subpoena to Shire Pharmaceuticals LLC, which
was acquired by Takeda during the year ended March 31, 2019 (through Takeda’s acquisition of Shire plc). The subpoena generally seeks information
about Shire’s interactions with 501(c)(3) organizations that provide financial assistance to Medicare patients taking Shire drugs, including the
hereditary angioedema medications Firazyr and Cinryze. Shire is cooperating with the investigation.

Department of Justice (“DOJ”) Civil Investigative Demands

On February 19, 2020, Takeda received a Civil Investigative Demand (“CID”) from the U.S. Department of Justice (through its office in Washington,
DC). The CID seeks information as part of an investigation of possible off-label promotion and violations of the Anti-kickback Statute in connection
with the promotion and sale of TRINTELLIX. Takeda is cooperating with the DOJ’s investigation.

On February 28, 2020, Takeda received a CID from the U.S. Department of Justice (through its office in Washington, DC). The CID seeks
information as part of an investigation of possible kickbacks to a Florida allergy center in connection with the promotion and sale of Takeda’s
subcutaneous IG products, CUVITRU, HYQVIA and GAMMAGARD. Takeda is cooperating with the DOJ’s investigation.

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Subsequent Events

On April 24, 2020, Takeda announced that it has entered into an agreement to divest a portfolio of select over-the-counter and prescription pharmaceutical
products sold in Europe, and two manufacturing sites located in Denmark and Poland to Orifarm Group (“Orifarm”) for up to approximately 670 million
USD subject to customary legal and regulatory closing conditions.

In association with this agreement, Takeda will also enter into manufacturing and supply agreements with Orifarm, under which Takeda will continue
to manufacture selected products on behalf of Orifarm. This transaction includes the sale of the manufacturing sites, product rights and transfer of related
workforce and is expected to close by the end of fiscal year ending March 31, 2021.

The impact from this sales transaction on the consolidated statements of profit or loss is not expected to be material.

On May 28, 2020, the European Commission (the “EC”) released Takeda from the obligation to divest the pipeline compound SHP647 and certain
associated rights (“SHP647”), a commitment that was provided by Takeda to secure regulatory clearance of its Shire acquisition. Assets and liabilities
related to SHP647 were classified as held for sale on consolidated statements of financial position as of March 31, 2020 based on the prior
obligations to divest.  As a result of the EC’s decision to release Takeda’s obligations, these assets and liabilities will subsequently cease to be
classified as held for sale on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of June 30, 2020.

Additionally, Takeda will reassess and update its previously recognized liabilities to reflect expected future costs related to SHP647 such as program
termination costs. As a result, Takeda estimates that it will recognize a one-time net gain of approximately 564 million USD in Operating Profit for
the three months period ending June 30, 2020.

On June 11, 2020, Takeda announced that it has entered into an agreement to divest a portfolio of select non-core over-the-counter and prescription
pharmaceutical products sold exclusively in Asia Pacific to Celltrion Inc. (“Celltrion”), for a total value of up to 278 million USD, subject to customary
legal and regulatory closing conditions.  

In association with this contract, Takeda and Celltrion have also entered into a manufacturing and supply agreement under which Takeda will continue
to manufacture the portfolio of divested products and supply them to Celltrion. Under the terms of the agreement, Celltrion will acquire the rights, title
and interest to the products in the portfolio exclusive to these countries. The transaction is expected to close by end of the nine months period ending
December 31, 2020. 

The impact from this sales transaction on the consolidated statements of profit or loss is not expected to be material.

On June 24, 2020, our Board of Directors unanimously approved and adopted the Rules of the Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited Employee
Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”) and Rules of the Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited Long Term Incentive Plan (the “LTIP”), subject to,
among other things, the filing of certain regulatory filing and notices. The purpose of the ESPP is to provide certain of our employees outside of
Japan with the opportunity to purchase Takeda’s ADSs at a discount to encourage broad-based employee ownership in Takeda and its group
companies. The purpose of the LTIP is to provide for the grant of various types of awards (including restricted stock units and performance stock
units) to eligible employees of Takeda and its group companies that align their interests with those of Takeda’s shareholders. Further purposes of the
LTIP are to attract and retain officers and other employees and further Takeda’s risk mitigation strategy by enabling Takeda and its group companies
to provide incentive compensation that appropriately balances risk and reward. Purchases of ADSs by Takeda employees outside of Japan pursuant to
the ESPP will be settled in ADSs that are purchased in the open market. The Takeda LTIP is intended to provide for the grant of awards to be settled
in shares of our common stock (for employees in Japan), as well as in ADSs (for employees outside of Japan). Awards granted pursuant to the LTIP to
employees outside of Japan will be settled using a combination of ADSs to be converted from newly issued shares of our common stock and cash,
although it is possible in the future that we will choose to settle all or a portion of vested awards with ADSs purchased in the open market. At this
time, our eligible employees inside of Japan will not be granted awards pursuant to the LTIP but will instead continue to be granted awards pursuant
to our existing share-based compensation plans. The financial impact from introducing these plans is currently not estimable.

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