Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited

Type: Public
On the web: http://www.takeda.com
Employees: 18,498
Employee growth: (5.9%)

The work of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company started way back in 1781, when its predecessor began selling traditional Japanese and Chinese remedies. These days, Takeda is one of Asia's largest pharmaceutical companies, making branded prescription drugs that it sells all over the world. Top-selling products include blood pressure treatment Blopress, diabetes drug Actos, and ulcer medication Prevacid. The company is also a leading maker of over-the-counter medications, such as cold remedies and vitamins, within its home country. Takeda markets many of its products in the US through subsidiary Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending March, 2011:
Sales: $17,127.7M
One year growth: 8.3%
Net income: $2,991.0M
Income growth: (6.9%)

Officers:
President, CEO, and Director: Yasuchika Hasegawa
General Manager, Finance and Accounting Department: Hiroshi Takahara
Media Relations, Japan: Ayako Iwamuro

Competitors:
Astellas
Daiichi Sankyo
Pfizer