Shin Nippon Biomedical Laboratories, Ltd. is a contract research organization providing drug development services including safety research, clinical pharmacology, and clinical trials. Its operations are carried out through the following segments: Preclinical Business, Clinical Business, Translational Research Business, Medipolis Business, and Others. The Preclinical Business segment verifies the efficacy and safety of new drugs using experimental animals and bacterial cells. The Clinical Business segment provides the support services for clinical trials and related statistical, analytical, and consulting services for all aspects of new drug development. The Translational Research Business segment utilizes drug and device development capabilities to accelerate drug development which leads to out-licensing to pharmaceutical companies. The Medipolis Business segment deals with the property management and geothermal power generation businesses. The Others segment engages in the informatio