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February 28, 2014

Notice regarding resignation of Director

Tokyo, February 28, 2014 - Kirin Holdings Company, Limited announces director's resignation as follows:

1.Name of resigning director
Senior Director of the Board, Toru Suzuki
2.Date of resignation
February 28, 2014
3.Reasons for resignation
Personal reasons
4.Other
The remaining number of directors will continue to satisfy applicable laws and the Articles of Incorporation following the resignation outlined above.