Microsoft Word - 20150302 Acquisition of Own Shares_Eg.docx Astellas Announces Status of Acquisition of Own Shares

(Under the provision of its Articles of Incorporation in accordance with Article 165, paragraph 2 of
the Companies Act)
Tokyo, March 2, 2015 - Astellas Pharma Inc. (Tokyo：4503, President and CEO: Yoshihiko Hatanaka, hereinafter called "the Company") announced status of the acquisition of its own shares as stated below. The acquisition was implemented pursuant to Article 156 which is applicable in accordance with Article 165, paragraph 3 of the Companies Act.
Particulars
1. Class of shares acquired: Common stock of the Company
2. Total number of shares acquired: 10,380,500 shares
3. Aggregate amount of acquisition cost: 19,077,341,170 yen
4. Period of acquisition: From February 3, 2015 to February 28, 2015
5. Method of acquisition: Purchased on the Tokyo Stock Exchange
(Reference)
1. Details of the resolution at the meeting of the Board of Directors (announced on February 2,
2015)
- Class of shares to be acquired: Common stock of the Company
- Total number of shares to be acquired: Up to 15 million shares
(The percentage compared to the total number of
shares outstanding: 0.68%)
- Aggregate amount of acquisition cost: Up to 30 billion yen
- Period of acquisition: From February 3, 2015 to March 17, 2015
2. Accumulated Company's own shares acquired through February 28, 2015, pursuant to the above board resolution
- Total number of shares acquired: 10,380,500 shares
- Aggregate amount of acquisition cost: 19,077,341,170 yen

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For inquiries or additional information
Astellas Pharma Inc. Corporate Communications
TEL: +81-3-3244-3201, FAX:+81-3-5201-7473
http://www.astellas.com/en

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