Approach to ensure an internal control system

The Astellas Group has placed the top priority on fostering a sound and ethical corporate culture across the Group to ensure the integrity of our business activities. The Group has been developing an internal control system to ensure that business is conducted in an appropriate and efficient manner. The Group is also working to provide a sufficient level of control in its risk management, legal and other compliance systems. The effective implementation of these measures makes it possible to ensure that overall internal controls are functioning properly group-wide.