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Kyowa Kirin’s H1 Sales up 16.9% on North American Biz, Strategic Brands
Kyowa Kirin’s January-June revenue grew 16.9% year on year to register 233 billion yen, the company said on August 1. The topline was driven by the growth of global strategic products, mainly in North America, and an increase in royalty…
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