Based on the corporate mission, “Contribute toward the improvement of people’s health and progress in medicine through the development of innovative products,” ASKA Pharmaceutical practices management with aspirations of being a trusted pharmaceuticals manufacturing company. In addition, as a focused research and development (R&D) oriented company, ASKA concentrates management resources for the development of new products in defined areas to develop and supply innovative and creative pharmaceutical products that contribute broadly to society.

As a company with integrated strengths that can contribute to medicine, ASKA confidently promotes efforts to soar toward ever higher goals. This includes establishment of an infrastructure for drug discovery research and enhancement of the development of internationally acclaimed pharmaceutical products through in-house research and licensed-in activities. In addition, ASKA is working through the joint company Actavis ASKA Co., Ltd. to supply products in response to society’s rising demand for generic pharmaceuticals. The company is also establishing an advanced quality assurance system and safety measures that ensure the continuous supply of high quality pharmaceutical products to contribute to a prosperous, healthy society.

In response to rising concerns about global warming, ASKA has issued an Environmental Statement, and is actively working to achieve effective use of resources, and to maintain and improve the environment. ASKA is also fulfilling corporate social responsibility by focusing on the promotion of internal controlsand conformance to compliance regulations, to assure efficient, sound, and transparent management.

ASKA will continue unceasing efforts to become a corporation that employees can take pride in and that can win the trust of all of the company’s stakeholders, which include patients, medical personnel, shareholders, vendors, and local society.

Your continued support and cooperation is highly appreciated.