Position and policies concerning the reduction of the minimum investment unit FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 17, 2015

Listed Company Name: Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co., Ltd. Representative: Nobuo Hanai, President and CEO (Code no.: 4151, First Section of Tokyo)

Inquiries: Shigeru Morotomi, Executive Officer Corporate Communications Department Telephone: +81-3-3282-1903 (media)

+81-3-3282-0009 (IR)

Position and policies concerning the reduction of the minimum investment unit Tokyo, February 17, 2015---Today Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co., Ltd. (Kyowa Hakko Kirin) announced the following regarding its position and policies concerning the reduction of the minimum investment unit in its shares:

1. Position concerning reduction of the number of shares in an investment unit
Kyowa Hakko Kirin recognizes that reducing the number of shares in an investment unit can be a useful means of increasing the liquidity of shares and expanding the investor base, thereby stimulating stock market activity.
2. Policy for reduction of the number of shares in an investment unit
Regarding the reduction of the number of shares in an investment unit, Kyowa Hakko Kirin will take into overall consideration its financial results, stock price level, stock trading situation, etc., and will take appropriate action after prudently considering the associated costs and benefits, etc.
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