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(Change to disclosed matter) Notice concerning the decision to cancel plant operations in the US Midwest

The Company has decided to discontinue operations at the plant being developed in Columbus, Ohio, U.S. Negotiations are under way to sell the plant-related assets, and the Company expects to record an extraordinary loss of approximately ¥700 million in the fiscal year ending February 2027.

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Decision to discontinue operations at a plant in the U.S. Midwest

Subject Entity

The Company (WARABEYA NICHIYO HOLDINGS CO.,LTD.)

Target Locations / Products

Newly established plant (Columbus, Ohio, U.S.)

Occurrence7 October 2026 (the date on which the Company decided to discontinue operations)
This disclosure10/07/2026
Cause

7-Eleven, Inc.'s review of its North American supply chain amid changes in U.S. economic conditions and the market environment, as well as recent supply and demand conditions

Amount of Impact on Business Performance

Approximately ¥700 million (expected to be recorded as an extraordinary loss)

Accounting period in which recognized

Fiscal year ending February 2027

Impact on Earnings Forecast

Already reflected in the “Notice Regarding Revisions to the Full-Year Consolidated Earnings Forecast” announced today

Company response

Suspended operations

Operations and production at the newly established plant

Outlook

The Company will continue negotiations toward the sale of assets held in connection with the plant. It will prioritize the effective use of existing plants and productivity improvements, while pursuing the creation of new business opportunities in the North American market and business growth accompanied by improved profitability.

Event that occurred
ItemDetails
Event nameDecision to discontinue operations at a plant in the U.S. Midwest
Date of occurrence7 October 2026 (the date on which the Company decided to discontinue operations)
Subject EntityThe Company (WARABEYA NICHIYO HOLDINGS CO.,LTD.)
Target Locations / ProductsNewly established plant (Columbus, Ohio, U.S.)
Cause7-Eleven, Inc.'s review of its North American supply chain amid changes in U.S. economic conditions and the market environment, as well as recent supply and demand conditions
Amount of Impact on Business PerformanceApproximately ¥700 million (expected to be recorded as an extraordinary loss)
Accounting period in which recognizedFiscal year ending February 2027
Impact on Earnings ForecastAlready reflected in the “Notice Regarding Revisions to the Full-Year Consolidated Earnings Forecast” announced today
Suspended operationsOperations and production at the newly established plant
OutlookThe Company will continue negotiations toward the sale of assets held in connection with the plant. It will prioritize the effective use of existing plants and productivity improvements, while pursuing the creation of new business opportunities in the North American market and business growth accompanied by improved profitability.
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The reasons the company gives

The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.

This decision reflects 7-Eleven, Inc.'s review of its North American supply chain amid changes in U.S. economic conditions and the market environment, as well as recent supply and demand conditions.

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