Profile: Yakult Honsha Co Ltd (2267.T)

YAKULT HONSHA CO.,LTD. is a company mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of food and beverage products. The Company operates in three business segments. The Beverages and Food Manufacturing and Sale segment manufactures and sells dairy products, beverages, including juices and soft drinks, and food, including noodles and healthy foods. This segment is also involved in the transportation of its products and the sale of materials. The Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing and Sale segment is involved in the manufacture and sale of medicines to local hospitals and pharmacies through pharmaceutical wholesalers, as well as the sale of its products to its overseas affiliated drug manufacturers. The Others segment is engaged in the production and sale of cosmetics, as well as the operation of its professional baseball club. As of March 31, 2012, the Company had 79 subsidiaries, 18 associated companies and one affiliated company.