Takara Bio Inc. (hereinafter, the "Company") hereby announces the results of its voluntary retirement program, as previously disclosed on May 13, 2026, as follows.
1. Overview of the Voluntary Retirement Program
(1) Eligible Employees: All employees (excluding new graduates hired as of April 1, 2026)
(2) Planned Number of Applicants: Approximately 120
(3) Application Period: June 15, 2026 – July 17, 2026
(4) Retirement Date: October 31, 2026 (scheduled)
(5) Other: Employees who voluntarily retire under the program will receive the standard severance payment provided under the Company's regulations, as well as an additional severance payment. Outplacement support will also be provided.
2. Results
Number of Employees Participating: 148
