ASKA Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. acquired additional 20% stake in Ha Tay Pharmaceutical JSC.

Hatay Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company (Hataphar) is a Vietnam-based pharmaceutical company. It is engaged in the manufacturing, marketing, wholesale and retail trading, import and export of pharmaceutical products, preparations and materials, vaccines, along with medical equipment and supplies. The Company also manufactures and trades cosmetic products, supplemental food, general chemicals and specialized chemicals for laboratory tests. Other activities include supermarket operations, office and apartment leasing, real estate brokerage services, as well as the provision of vocational training services. The Company announced that it has completed the acquisition of 50.626% stake in Ha Tay Pharmaceutical and Medical Equipments Joint Stock Company by the end of the third quarter of 2013.