Aeon Co., Ltd

TYO:8267 ISIN:JP3388200002

May 26, 2012

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Aeon Co., Ltd Company Summary

AEON CO., LTD. (TYO:8267) is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the general retail sale business, focusing on the operation of general merchandise stores (GMS). The Company operates in four business segments. The General Retail segment is engaged in the operation of GMS, supermarkets, convenience stores and department stores. The Specialty Store segment is engaged in the operation of specialty stores that offer women's apparel, family casual fashion clothing, health and beauty products, as well as shoes. The Developer segment is engaged in the development and leasing of commercial facilities. The Service and Others segment provides various services, including financial services, amusement services, restaurant services, store maintenance services and wholesale services.

COMPANY DATA

	Headquarters	1-5-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba

		261-8515, Japan

		Japan

	Telephone	+81-43-212-6042

	Fax	+81-43-212-6849

	Principal Sector	Consumers

	Principal Industry	Retail

	Homepage	www.aeon.info

Key Developments: Aeon Co., Ltd

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