Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter referred to as "the company") has been selected for the "Digital Transformation Stock (DX Stock) 2024" by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Tokyo Stock Exchange, and the Information-technology Promotion Agency for the second consecutive year.

As a foundation supporting the strategic goals of the 5th Mid-term Business Plan, the Daiichi Sankyo Group positions "Realization of data-driven management through DX promotion and company-wide transformation through advanced digital technologies" and "Achievement of swift decision-making through a new global management structure". Under this company-wide strategy, we have formulated the following five DX strategies:

1. Promoting DX by realizing Data Intelligence Center of Excellence
2. Realization of "Healthcare as a Service" through digital utilization
3. Company-wide transformation through advanced digital technology
4. Promotion of DX through IT infrastructure development
5. Deepen global organizational structure that enables full use of data and digital

Our DX initiatives at the company focus on establishing a centralized DX promotion system, leveraging integrated data analytics infrastructure and diverse talents to create long-term value. We are actively engaged in the following activities:

- Revolutionary drug discovery utilizing AI, machine learning, and big data, and achieving efficiency, quality improvement, and advancement in various value chain activities
- Steady promotion of DX, including the full-scale operation of AI generation for all employees
- Business process automation through RPA, enhancing digital literacy through citizen development
- Fostering a DX culture through workshops utilizing metaverse for business utilization
- Advancing the development of new business models towards realizing Healthcare as a Service (HaaS)

The Daiichi Sankyo Group will continue to actively promote DX.

■What is DX Stock?
DX Stock is a designation given to companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange that have established internal mechanisms to promote DX, and have demonstrated excellent achievements in digital utilization leading to the enhancement of corporate value.