Tokyo, April 5, 2011 - Astellas Pharma Inc. (“Astellas”, TSE: 4503) expresses its deepest sympathy for those who have lost their lives and been displaced by the Eastern Japan Earthquake, which devastated the region on Friday, March 11, 2011. Astellas looks forward to a quick recovery from this natural calamity and offers its support in the relief efforts. Astellas reports on the most recent conditions of its facilities which Astellas has confirmed until today in the wake of the Eantern Japan Earthquake below.
1. Nishine Plant* (Astellas Pharma Tech Co., Ltd. (former Astellas Tokai Co., Ltd), Hachimantai-shi, Iwate prefecture, ”Nishine Plant”）
In the 2nd notice released on March 23, Astellas announced that the shipments of some products began at the Nishine Plant. Because Astellas has confirmed that its manufacturing facilities will function normally, it has decided to resume full operations of both manufacturing and shipments of products from tomorrow.
*Nishine Plant is the formulating and packaging plant to produce the products including Harnal, Lipitor and Perdipine.
2. Impact Upon Earnings
Astellas is currently assessing the impact of the earthquake upon its earnings and will quickly disclose pertinent information should it discover that its earnings are likely to be significantly impacted.
Except for the above there is no update from the 2nd notice released on March 23.
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