Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. signed a contract to acquire an additional 35% stake in Tsutaya Stationery Network Co., Ltd. from Top Culture Co., Ltd. (TSE:7640) on August 22, 2013. Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. will acquire 1750 shares of Tsutaya Stationery Network Co., Ltd. representing 35% stake and post transaction Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. will hold 86% stake in Tsutaya Stationery Network Co., Ltd. The Board of Directors of Top Culture Co., Ltd. passed a resolution for the transaction on August 22, 2013 and the transaction is expected to close by August 30, 2013.

Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. cancelled the acquisition of an additional 35% stake in Tsutaya Stationery Network Co., Ltd. from Top Culture Co., Ltd. (TSE:7640) on August 22, 2014.