Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. history, profile and history video

 Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. is engaged in the manufacture and sale of pharmaceuticals and nutritional supplements. It operates through the following segments: Pharmaceuticals, Nutraceuticals, Consumer Products, and Others. The Pharmaceuticals segment manufactures therapeutic drugs and infusions focusing on the central nervous system, oncology, and infectious diseases. The Nutraceuticals segment develops and markets nutrition products such as nutritional food, quasi-drugs, health drinks, and dietary supplements for homes, medical facilities, and nursing care units. The Consumer Products segment sells mineral water, food, and beverages. Its products include Bon Curry, Mannan Hikari, and ReSOLA. The Others segment distributes functional and fine chemicals, optical inspection devices, and clinical diagnosis equipment. The company was founded on July 8, 2008 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.“

“Otsuka Holding History

1921 –

1921

Busaburo Otsuka establishes Otsuka Pharmaceutical

1935

Otsuka Pharmaceutical renamed Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory.

1950

Organic Chemicals Division splits off from Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory to form Otsuka Chemical and Medical Products, Inc.

1961 –

1961

Transport and warehousing division splits off from Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory to become Otsuka Warehouse Co., Ltd.

1963

Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. established.

1964

Separation of sales divisions of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory (excluding four prefectures in Shikoku region) and establishment of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

1969

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory becomes Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory, Inc.

1973

Establishment of Thai Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and Palo Alto office in the U.S.

1974

Offices established in Spain and Italy.

1981

China Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. established.

1984

Otsuka Chemical and Medical Products, Inc changes name to become Otsuka Chemical Co., Ltd.

1998

Opening of Otsuka Museum of Art.

2001 –

July 8, 2008

Establishment of Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd..

July 8, 2008

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. becomes a fully owned subsidiary of Otsuka Holdings.

October 1, 2008

Otsuka Warehouse Co., Ltd. becomes a fully owned subsidiary of Otsuka Holdings.

October 31, 2008

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory, Inc. becomes a fully owned subsidiary of Otsuka Holdings.

January 1, 2009

Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. becomes a fully owned subsidiary of Otsuka Holdings.

July 1, 2009

Otsuka Chemical Co., Ltd. becomes a fully owned subsidiary of Otsuka Holdings.”

*Information from Forbes.com and Otsuka.com

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