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The Japanese economy and society suffered significant damage from the Great East Japan Earthquake that struck on March 11, 2011. Aiding recovery from the disaster is a key topic in Japan. Seven & i Holdings believes its mission is to contribute to this recovery and respond to the needs of the new age by operating a distribution system that supports the daily living requirements of our customers. We will continue to move ahead utilizing the concerted efforts of our group.

ach company in the group collaborates closely with each other in the fields of procurement, information gathering and distribution. They respond to customers' needs with their relevant capabilities and global supply chains, making considerable achievements including the creation of our "Seven Premium" private brand that is being promoted across a range of our businesses. We are also proactively tackling key social issues including safety, security and reducing energy usage.

In order to improve infrastructure for the comfort and convenience of the next generation, we are creating a new business model that combines our stores with various media including the Internet.

Seven & i Holdings helps customers live a rich and quality lifestyle by creating what we call the "New, Comprehensive Lifestyle Industry" comprising new distribution services. To that end, we will fully utilize management resources and our company's ability to respond to changes.