Takeda (NYSE: TAK) R&D head reports ADS stake and RSU awards

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL CO LTD director and President of R&D Andrew Stewart Plump filed an initial Form 3 reporting his holdings in American Depositary Shares. He reports 594,102 ADS held directly and 281,307 ADS held indirectly through a trust. A footnote states that these figures include 251,962 restricted stock units that convert into ADS as they vest on July 1, 2026, July 1, 2027, and July 1, 2028.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Plump Andrew Stewart

Role President, R&D

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
holding	American Depositary Shares	--	--	--
holding	American Depositary Shares	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: American Depositary Shares — 594,102 shares (Direct); American Depositary Shares — 281,307 shares (Indirect, By Trust)

Footnotes (1)

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SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Plump Andrew Stewart

(Last) (First) (Middle)

300 MASSACHUSETTS AVE.

(Street)

CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS 02139

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
03/18/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL CO LTD [ TAK ]

3a. Foreign Trading Symbol

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President, R&D

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
American Depositary Shares	594,102(1)	D
American Depositary Shares	281,307	I	By Trust

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Includes 251,962 restricted stock units ("RSUs"). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one American Depositary Share. The RSUs vest on the following schedule: July 1, 2026 (117,008 shares), July 1, 2027 (91,580 shares) and July 1, 2028 (43,374 shares).

Remarks:

Exhibit 24 Power of Attorney

	/s/ Max Heuer, by power of attorney, for Andrew Plump	03/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)

FAQ

What does Andrew Stewart Plump report in his Form 3 for TAK?

He reports his initial ownership in Takeda ADS. This includes 594,102 American Depositary Shares held directly and 281,307 ADS held indirectly through a trust, establishing his total reported equity stake as a company insider.

How many Takeda (TAK) shares does Andrew Stewart Plump hold directly?

He reports direct ownership of 594,102 American Depositary Shares. This figure reflects shares registered in his own name and forms the core of his disclosed personal stake in Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd.

What indirect Takeda (TAK) holdings does Andrew Stewart Plump disclose?

He discloses 281,307 American Depositary Shares held indirectly through a trust. This indicates additional economic exposure to Takeda beyond his directly registered shares, attributed to a trust relationship.

How many Takeda (TAK) RSUs does Andrew Stewart Plump have?

He has 251,962 restricted stock units included in the totals. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one American Depositary Share, providing additional potential future equity if vesting conditions are satisfied.

When do Andrew Stewart Plump’s Takeda (TAK) RSUs vest?

The RSUs vest in three tranches: 117,008 on July 1, 2026, 91,580 on July 1, 2027, and 43,374 on July 1, 2028. Each vested RSU converts into one American Depositary Share.

Does this Takeda (TAK) Form 3 show any insider buying or selling?

No new buying or selling is reported; the filing is an initial statement of holdings. It summarizes Andrew Stewart Plump’s direct and indirect ADS ownership and RSU awards rather than recording market transactions.