Astellas Pharma US is a research-based organization committed to advancing the field of science, particularly in the key therapeutic areas on which we focus. With a strong CSR-based foundation, Astellas demonstrates our dedication to both innovation and our local community not only through the volunteer activities of our employees but also in the support we provide through the Astellas Grant Management System (AGMS) and the Astellas USA Foundation.

To learn more about how Astellas is Changing tomorrow, please visit the following external Web site:

• Astellas Grant Management System (AGMS) Web site
• Astellas USA Foundation Web site

Independent Medical Education and Charitable Donations

Astellas believes that by supporting high-quality, independent medical education, we help the medical community to improve the overall safety and quality of patient care and treatment. As a way to serve the community at large, we also provide charitable donations to various non-profit organizations. Communicating this educational and charitable support to the public is one of the many ways that Astellas demonstrates this commitment.

In 2010, we began posting information about independent medical education grants and charitable donations provided to organizations in the United States through the Astellas Grant Management System. We believe that through this transparency, we strengthen our value as a pharmaceutical company known for scientific knowledge, a high sense of ethics, and reliable, innovative medicines.

To learn more and to view the grant funding reports, please visit the Astellas Grant Management System (AGMS) Web site.

Astellas USA Foundation

The Astellas USA Foundation is a tax-exempt, private foundation that awards cash grants to support philanthropic initiatives that are aligned with Astellas' business strategy.

The Foundation's principal areas of interest are:

• Global initiatives designed to improve the quality of life and medical care of patients
• Basic scientific research in areas of future therapeutic interest to Astellas
• Civic and community organizations that focus on local needs, located in areas where Astellas, Inc. has offices (Deerfield, Illinois; Santa Monica, California; Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, etc.)

It is the long-term goal of the Foundation to provide support for programs and activities that contribute to the overall well-being of the general public.

To learn more, please visit the Astellas USA Foundation Web site.