The information given in these news releases was current at time of release, and has not since been updated.

• December 9, 2008

  Notice of Basic Agreement on the Conclusion of a Share Transfer Agreement Concerning the Shares of Kirin Hotels Development Co., Ltd..

• November 26, 2008

  Kirin acquires Japanese distribution rights for premium beer Guinness® and other brands

• November 17, 2008

  Merger Discussions between Coca-Cola Amatil and Kirin's affiliated company, Lion Nathan

• August 25, 2008

  National Foods named successful bidder to acquire Dairy Farmers
  Agreement reached for National Foods to acquire all shares

• August 4, 2008

  Kirin Group revises 2007-2009 Medium-term Business Plan
  "Year Zero" in lead-up to next three-year plan, as Kirin aims to create Group premium and realize goals of KV2015

• April 28, 2008

  Business integration of Kyowa Hakko Foods and Kirin Food-Tech

• April 1, 2008

  Revision of forecasts for year ending December 31, 2008
  concomitant with gain on change in equity arising from share exchange and
  consolidation into Kirin Group

• March 12, 2008

  Notification with Respect to Issuance of Unsecured Straight Bonds

• February 7, 2008

  Kirin Group 2008 Management Policy

• February 7, 2008

  Increased dividend forecast for fiscal year ended December 31, 2007

• February 7, 2008

  Partial Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation

• February 7, 2008

  Position and Policies Concerning the Reduction of the Minimum Investment Unit