Koichi Nakao

TAKARA BIO INC. is a Japan-based company principally engaged in biotechnology related business. The Company operates in three business segments. The Bio-industry Support segment is involved in the provision of products and services mainly to research institutions, such as universities and companies, where biotechnology research and development is conducted. The Gene Medicine segment is involved in the development of advanced medical technologies such as gene therapy and cell medicine, as well as the business aiming at gene medicine's commercialization. The Medical Food and Biotechnology segment is involved in the development, manufacture and sale of functional food materials. The Company has eight subsidiaries and three associated companies.