Aeon* is a retailing group of 180 companies united by a strong management base and globally advanced merchandizing and logistics processes. With retailing as its core, the Group operates lifestyle-enhancing retail and a variety of other services, from general merchandise stores and supermarkets, to fashion-conscious specialty stores, fi nancial services and amusement facilities.
In our home market of Japan and in a growing network in China and Southeast Asia, Aeon stores, goods and services are characterized by customer partnerships at the community level, and our commitment to total customer satisfaction at all times.

Note: "Aeon" or "the Group" refers to the pure holding company Aeon Co., Ltd. and its 155 subsidiaries and 24 equity-method affiliates as of February 28, 2011.