F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. (hereafter "Roche") [Head Office: Basel, Switzerland. CEO: Severin Schwan] announced today its first quarter sales 2014 (January 1 - March 31, 2014). Roche owns 59.9% of Chugai's outstanding shares (61.6% of voting rights) as of end of December 2013. Its press release and presentation materials can be found on its Website (http://www.roche.com).

Media Release Investor Updates Presentation

Chugai Group's sales for the period of January 1 to March 31, 2014, which are based on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and are adjusted where necessary for Roche Group's consolidation amounts, are included in the announced Roche Group's sales.

Chugai Group's first quarter results for fiscal 2014 (January - March 2014) (IFRS) are scheduled to be announced on April 24, 2014.

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