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Takeda R&D chief sells 116K ADS at $18.49

Takeda’s R&D president and director reported a Rule 10b5-1 trust sale of 116,191 ADS at $18.49 each, with substantial direct and indirect holdings remaining.

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TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL CO LTD (TAK) reported that Andrew Stewart Plump, its President of R&D and a director, sold 116,191 American Depositary Shares on September 2, 2026 at $18.49 per share through a trust. The trust held 145,465 ADS after the sale, and he also reported 766,569 ADS held directly. The sale was made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on May 15, 2026.

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Insider Plump Andrew Stewart
Role President, R&D
Sold 116,191 shs ($2.15M)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale American Depositary Shares F1 116,191 $18.49 $2.15M
holding American Depositary Shares -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: American Depositary Shares — 145,465 shares (Indirect, By Trust); American Depositary Shares — 766,569 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. F1. The sales reported herein were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted by the Reporting Person on May 15, 2026.
Shares sold 116,191 American Depositary Shares Sale on September 2, 2026 by a trust associated with Andrew Stewart Plump
Sale price per ADS $18.49 per share Price for the 116,191 ADS sold on September 2, 2026
Indirect holdings after sale 145,465 American Depositary Shares Trust position reported following the September 2, 2026 sale
Direct holdings 766,569 American Depositary Shares Direct ownership position reported as of September 2, 2026
Rule 10b5-1 plan adoption date May 15, 2026 Date on which the trading plan governing the reported sales was adopted
American Depositary Shares financial
"American Depositary Shares"
American depositary shares (ADSs) are a way for investors in the United States to buy shares of foreign companies without dealing with international markets directly. They represent ownership in a foreign company's stock and are traded on U.S. stock exchanges, making it easier for American investors to buy, sell, and own parts of companies from around the world.
Rule 10b5-1 plan regulatory
"The sales reported herein were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan"
A Rule 10b5-1 plan is a prearranged, written schedule that lets corporate insiders buy or sell company stock at set times or amounts, even if they later learn material nonpublic information. Think of it like setting an automatic thermostat for trades: it creates a clear record that trades were planned in advance, reducing the risk of insider-trading accusations and helping investors trust that insider transactions are routine rather than based on secret information.
By Trust financial
"By Trust"

FAQ

What insider transaction did Takeda (TAK) report for Andrew Stewart Plump?
Takeda reported that Andrew Stewart Plump sold 116,191 American Depositary Shares on September 2, 2026 through a trust at $18.49 per share, under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on May 15, 2026.

Was the Takeda (TAK) insider sale by Andrew Stewart Plump under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. The filing states the sales were effected under a Rule 10b5-1 plan that Andrew Stewart Plump adopted on May 15, 2026, indicating the trades were pre-arranged rather than discretionary at the time of execution.

How many Takeda (TAK) ADS did Andrew Stewart Plump sell and at what price?
He sold 116,191 American Depositary Shares of Takeda on September 2, 2026 at a reported price of $18.49 per share, in an open-market or private sale executed through a trust.

What are Andrew Stewart Plump’s remaining indirect Takeda (TAK) holdings after the reported sale?
After the reported sale, the trust associated with Andrew Stewart Plump held 145,465 American Depositary Shares of Takeda, according to the filing’s post-transaction ownership figure for the indirect holding.

What direct holdings of Takeda (TAK) does Andrew Stewart Plump report?
In addition to the trust position, Andrew Stewart Plump reported a separate direct holding of 766,569 American Depositary Shares of Takeda as of September 2, 2026, listed as a direct ownership entry.

What is Andrew Stewart Plump’s role at Takeda (TAK) in this Form 4?
Andrew Stewart Plump is identified as both a director and an officer of Takeda, with the officer title President, R&D, making him a senior executive reporting insider equity transactions in the company’s securities.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
X
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
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. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL CO LTD [ TAK ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President, R&D
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/02/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
American Depositary Shares09/02/2026S(1)116,191D$18.49145,465IBy Trust
American Depositary Shares766,569D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. The sales reported herein were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted by the Reporting Person on May 15, 2026.
Remarks:
/s/ Kate Huleatt, by power of attorney, for Andrew Plump09/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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