## How Astellas Creates New 

The value innovation cycle is a value creation process that Astellas uses to continuously generate new value. Through this process, Astellas will provide value for people seeking better health, in alignment with the Company’s business philosophy. 

Develop and expand the administrative infrastructur e and accelerate the cycle 

## Three Systems 

Human r esour ces management 

Management contr ol 

CSR-based management 

• Nurture excellence in the core business activity of drug discovery and incorporate new technologies 

• Utilize the external network to strengthen our technology synergistically 

• Driving force for the cycle 

• Create a corporate culture that enhances competitive capabilities 

Core competence in drug discovery 

Efficient use of external resources 

• Networking of information and technology 

• Create competitive product groups in multiple focus therapeutic areas 

• Build a robust business platform to generate high profitability 

Human resources and organization culture 

Enhance product creativity 

