A PASSION FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Kyowa is one of the world's most innovative manufacturers of healthcare products. Dedicated to improving people's lives with a wide diversity of healthcare commodities and services, Kyowa has global franchises in a variety of areas including: neurology, oncology, immunology, allergy, women's health, gastroprokinetics and analgesia. The Kyowa Pledge to Research and Development Kyowa is capitalizing on its prior investments in research and development spending by developing products with high commercial value. Kyowa continues to reinforce the ongoing combined efforts of its companies by continuing its research and development in promising technologies and by searching for innovative and high revenue potential biotechnology for in-licensing. Research represents a significant portion of Kyowa expenditures, with eight dedicated laboratories and institutes worldwide. Toward that end, Kyowa constantly seeks to recruit not only potential research and development partners on a corporate level, but also investigators with innovative research techniques and products to add to a growing portfolio. Finally, at Kyowa, protecting the environment and natural resources is a top priority. Our ultimate goal is to help our global community maintain its health and improve the lives of families everywhere.