In September 2025, Seven & i Holdings transitioned to a corporate structure dedicated exclusively to the convenience store business. Even when including the long history of our predecessor, the Ito-Yokado Group, this is the first time in our history and represents a major opportunity for transformation. At the same time, our 7-Eleven business serves more than 30 million customers every day in Japan and North America alone. Given the sheer scale of this business, no single CEO can directly oversee every aspect. As we take on this challenge of transformation, we will adopt a team-based management approach, strengthening communication with our operating companies to establish the management processes required of a truly global enterprise.
　Specifically, as outlined on the following page, five internal directors of Seven & i Holdings have come together as one management team. This team works hand in hand with the top management of Seven-Eleven Japan, 7-Eleven, Inc. in North America, and 7-Eleven International LLC covering operations outside Japan and North America, to strengthen our global leadership structure. The team meets every morning, and each month we sit down with the leadership of our operating companies to review performance, discuss challenges, and exchange views openly. Through this framework, we avoid surprises and achieve smoother, more effective management of the Group.