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Edaravone is a free radical scavenger effective in slowing the progression of ALS, with both injection and oral suspension forms approved in the U.S., where sales revenue reached 94,491 million JPY for the fiscal year ending March 2025.\n\n### Future Outlook\nThe impact on consolidated financial results from the fiscal year ending March 2027 is currently under detailed review, but the business is expected to contribute to revenue and profit starting from the fiscal year ending March 2027. With the transfer of the Edaravone business, Shionogi aims to establish a global business foundation in the rare disease field and provide continuous and stable treatment to patients. Sales revenue of approximately 700 million USD is expected globally for fiscal year 2026.","jir_financial_highlights":"Radicava U.S. Sales Revenue (Fiscal Year Ending March 2025): 94,491 million JPY (Increase YoY (from 43,330 million JPY in fiscal year ending March 2023))\nNumber of Employees at Radicava Business Company: 143 persons (Unknown)\nProjected Global Sales Revenue for Fiscal Year 2026: Approximately 700 million USD (Newly recognized business)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#ShionogiCoLtd, #M&A, #ALSDrug, #Radicava, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Radicava U.S. Sales Revenue (Fiscal Year Ending March 2025): 94,491 million JPY\nNumber of Employees at Radicava Business Company: 143 persons\nProjected Global Sales Revenue for Fiscal Year 2026: Approximately 700 million USD","jir_meta_title":"Shionogi Completes Transfer of Edaravone Business and Establishes Radicava Company, Forecasting Approximately 700 Million USD Annual Sales","jir_meta_description":"Shionogi completed the transfer of rights for the Edaravone business from Tanabe Pharma on April 1, 2026, and established the Radicava business company. 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