Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co., Ltd. has decided to expand its business into the Midwest area of the U.S. through its consolidated subsidiary WARABEYA TEXAS, INC. (hereinafter "WARABEYA TEXAS") as follows. The Group is working on various initiatives in order to respond to changes in the external environment and realize sustainable growth. In its main domestic food products business, the Group is working to further improve profitability with various measures, such as rebuilding its production system, and grow its business by taking on challenges in new product categories, etc.

On the other hand, in the overseas food products business, which is positioned as a growth area, the Group has developed business for 7-Eleven in Hawaii (WARABEYA U.S.A., INC.) and Texas (WARABEYA TEXAS) in the U.S. Furthermore, the Group is carrying out various measures for the growth of overseas business, such as planning to begin operation of a new plant in Virginia (WARABEYA TEXAS) this August. As part of the above initiatives, WARABEYA TEXAS has been selected as a business partner to enhance fresh food business in the Midwest area through 7-Eleven Inc., which carries out the 7-Eleven business in the continental U.S. As a result, the Group has decided to construct a new plant in the area around Ohio, and supply products to 7-Eleven and Speedway stores in the area. Location: Area around Ohio; Floor area: 140,000 sqf (Approximately 13,000 m2); Type of structure: One-story, steel-frame building; Main equipment: Production equipment (cooking, topping equipment, refrigeration /freezing equipment, etc.) and cooling, electricity, wastewater treatment equipment.

Areas to supply: Midwest area of the U.S., primarily Ohio. Estimated no. of stores to supply: Approximately 2,500 stores (of which, approximately 1,000 Speedway stores).

Financing plan: Own funds and borrowings. Start of operations: December 2024 Items to manufacture Cooked bread, light meals, etc.