History of 2004

Yatte Minahare 1921 Founding of Kotobukiya Limited We earnestly accept challenges. United by our drive to 2013 succeed, we move forward together to create markets 1996 Successful development of world’s first “blue rose” Listing of Suntory Beverage and provide new value. From the start, Suntory has Start of health food through application of & Food Limited on the business development, been a pioneer. Today we look forward boldly and biotechnology first section of the with the launch of confidently. Tokyo Stock Exchange 1972 Sesamin E Establishment of Suntory Foods 2005 Limited, beverage Award of Japan’s first 1907 1963 and food sales History of business 1923 Grand Gold Medal Launch of Akadama Change of company company in the Monde development Port Wine, a sweet Construction of the name from Kotobukiya Selection to Yamazaki Distillery, Japan’s grape wine to Suntory Limited. The Premium first malt distillery, Entry into beer business Malt’s in the marking the first step 1983 Selection of toward the production of 2014 Start of management Beers division of Château Lagrange Establishment of (Bordeaux, France) Inc. 1929 1937 2009 Launch of Japan’s Launch of Welcoming of first authentic whisky, Suntory Kakubin Orangina 1899 *Name changed to (square bottle) Akadama Sweet Wine Suntory Whisky Shirofuda Schweppes to in 1973 (white label) Whisky the SBF Group

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Shinjiro Torii founds Torii Shoten and starts production and sale of wine 1921 1946 1961 1973 2003 2014 Establishment of organization Establishment of Opening of Start of bird Start of Suntory’s “Natural Formulation of Suntory “Hojukai” for social contribution Institute of Food Chemistry Suntory Museum of Art conservation activities Water Sanctuaries” activities Environmental Vision (currently the Suntory toward 2050 Foundation for Life Sciences) 2015 Start of the Suntory History of environment, Mizuiku—Education culture and social activities Program for Nature and Water overseas, first in “Imamiya Dispensary,” a charitable clinic in Osaka, Vietnam was established by the founder. 1979 2004 Establishment of Start in Japan of the Suntory Foundation Suntory Mizuiku— 2017 1969 Education Program for Formulation of Suntory Establishment of Torii Nature and Water to Group’s Sustainable Giving back to society Music Foundation 1986 teach the next generation Water Philosophy (currently the Suntory Opening of Suntory Hall about the environment By giving back generously to the world, we show that Foundation for Arts) Suntory stands for both enjoyment and responsibility. While we always aim for success, we recognize the importance of the world around us. We are committed to building a long- lasting, mutually beneficial relationship with society.

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