Company Profile For CHUGAI PHARMACEUTICAL CO.,LTD.

CHUGAI PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD. is a Japan-based pharmaceutical company. The Company operates in two business segments. The Domestic segment is engaged in the sale of pharmaceutical products manufactured by the Company to its nationwide appointed stores. This segment is also involved in the research, development, transportation and storage of pharmaceutical products, as well as the provision of literature research services for pharmaceutical information. The Overseas segment is engaged in the sale of its pharmaceutical products in oversea markets, such as Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Taiwan, China, Korea and the United States. This segment is also involved in the provision of pharmaceutical academic information, as well as the research, development and registration of pharmaceutical products. The Company has 18 subsidiaries and one associated company.

BRIEF: For the nine months ended 30 September 2009, CHUGAI PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.'s revenues increased 35% to Y309.71B. The Company's net income increased 36% to Y40.89B. Revenues reflect higher sales from anti-influenza virus drugs due to the active sales promotion. Net income also benefits from a lower percentage of selling, general and administrative expenses, as well as the absence of Y843M losses on inventory.