Fresh start from the period of post-war turmoil

Operations suspended during World War II; Evacuated to Takasaki

Reorganized into a corporation and company name changed to Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Tokyo) (Mar.)

Acquired Matsunaga Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and constructed the Matsunaga Plant (Hiroshima Prefecture) (Apr.)

The headquarters, Ikebukuro Plant, Sakai Plant and Takada Plant destroyed during the World War II, (Apr.)

Relocated the headquarters to the Takada Plant (Jun.)

Reconstructed and commenced production at the Takada Plant (Dec.)

Constructed the Kagamiishi Plant (Fukushima Prefecture) (Sep.)

Restarted operations at Takasaki Plant

Established temporary office in Nihonbashi-Honcho, Tokyo

Relocated headquarters to Nikkatsu International Hall (Apr.)

Constructed Oi Plant; Closed Takasaki Plant (Apr.)

Chugai became publicly traded company (Jun.)

Stock listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (now Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc.) (Mar.)

Constructed the Ukima Plant (Tokyo) (Apr.)