For Immediate Release

Company Name: DAIICHI SANKYO COMPANY, LIMITED
Representative: Takashi Shoda, President and Representative Director
(Code Number: 4568, First Section, Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya stock Exchanges)
For Inquiries: Toshio Takahashi, Corporate Officer in Charge,
Corporate Communications Department
Telephone: +81-3-6225-1126

About the News Report on March 31

It was reported today by some media that DAIICHI SANKYO COMPANY, LIMITED (hereinafter "DAIICHI SANKYO") would acquire all stocks in Zepharma Inc. However, this is not official announcement by DAIICHI SANKYO.

DAIICHI SANKYO has ever been seeking for any possibilities of strategic business development in every business area. OTC business is not an exception. However, the decision related to such matter reported today has not been made. The official announcement would be made when any decision is made.