Company Profile For Seven & I Holdings Co., Ltd.

Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based holding company. Through its subsidiaries and associated companies, the Company is engaged in five main business segments. The Convenience Store operates convenience stores under the name 7-Eleven Japan. The Super Store segment operates general supermarkets such as Ito Yokado and Marudai, as well as food supermarkets such as York-Benimaru, York Mart and Sanei. The Department Store segment operates department stores such as Sogo and Seibu. The Food Service segment operates restaurant and dining halls, as well as provides catering services. The Financial-related segment is engaged in the provision of bank services and other financial related businesses. The Company's other business activities include Internet-related services, manpower dispatching, security services, real estate business and specialty store operation, among others.

BRIEF: For the six months ended 31 August 2009, Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd.'s revenues decreased 11% to Y2.546T. The Company's net income decreased 35% to Y43.69B. Revenues reflect decreased sales from both Japan and North America markets. Net income also suffers from a lower operating profit margin, higher loss on impairment of fixed assets as well as the significantly decreased gains on sale of fixed assets.