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Takeda’s Japan Sales Ratio Falls Below 10%, Global Biz Thrives in H1
Takeda Pharmaceutical’s Japan sales accounted for only less than 10% of its consolidated revenue in April-September as global sales continued to expand, but CEO Christophe Weber stresses the company’s commitment at home remains unchanged. According to its earnings report for…
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