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Regarding Certain Media Reports Concerning Our Company

Although media reports have emerged concerning the privatization of ICHIBANYA CO., LTD., they were not announced by House Foods Group Inc., and no specific decision has been made at this time. We continue to consider various options, including the privatization of ICHIBANYA CO., LTD.

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Regarding Certain Media Reports Concerning Our Company

Subject Entity

House Foods Group Inc. (the entity considering the matter), ICHIBANYA CO., LTD. (the company concerned)

Target Locations / Products

Shares of ICHIBANYA CO., LTD.; privatization of ICHIBANYA CO., LTD.

Occurrence31 August 2026 (the date of the report by the electronic edition of The Nikkei)
This disclosure08/31/2026
Cause

The electronic edition of The Nikkei reported on the privatization of ICHIBANYA CO., LTD., including the sale by the Company of shares in ICHIBANYA CO., LTD.

Outlook

If any fact requiring public disclosure arises, we will disclose it promptly.

Planned follow-up disclosure

If any fact requiring public disclosure arises, it will be disclosed promptly.

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Event nameRegarding Certain Media Reports Concerning Our Company
Date of occurrence31 August 2026 (the date of the report by the electronic edition of The Nikkei)
Subject EntityHouse Foods Group Inc. (the entity considering the matter), ICHIBANYA CO., LTD. (the company concerned)
Target Locations / ProductsShares of ICHIBANYA CO., LTD.; privatization of ICHIBANYA CO., LTD.
CauseThe electronic edition of The Nikkei reported on the privatization of ICHIBANYA CO., LTD., including the sale by the Company of shares in ICHIBANYA CO., LTD.
OutlookIf any fact requiring public disclosure arises, we will disclose it promptly.
Planned follow-up disclosureIf any fact requiring public disclosure arises, it will be disclosed promptly.
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Date recognized / date notice receivedAmount of Impact on Business PerformanceAccounting period in which recognizedImpact on Earnings ForecastType of litigation or proceedingCourt or authorityPlaintiffDefendantDate of filing / date of actionClaim amount / surcharge amountAmount of receivables at risk of non-collection or delayed collectionSuspended operationsScheduled resumption dateInvestigation structureMeasures to prevent recurrenceDirectors' and officers' liabilityVoting rights ownership percentage before the changeVoting rights ownership percentage after the change

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Because the electronic edition of The Nikkei reported on the privatization of ICHIBANYA CO., LTD. We have explained that we are considering all options to enhance corporate value and share value.

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