Aeon Co., Ltd. http://www.alacrastore.com/company-snapshot/Aeon_Co_Ltd-1009153 Friday, July 25, 2008 6:21:05 PM 1009153 Aeon Co., Ltd. en AlacraStore RSS Builder 1.0 30 http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/660308spcred/660308normThe latest News from S&Pglobal7/18/2008 4:23:08 AM100News660308JapanHypermarkets & Super CentersAsiaGlobal IssuersCorporationsRetailNewsTOKYO (Standard&Poor's) July 18, 2008--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services today affirmed its 'A-' long-term corporate credit and senior unsecured debt ratings on Aeon Co. Ltd. The affirmation reflects the major retailer's decision to shift its focus from the expansion of the group's revenue bases to the consolidation and reorganization of businesses within the group, amid an increasingly difficult business environment that is pressuring the company's revenues and profits. The outlook on the long-term rating on the company remains stable. In the face of sluggish consumption and intensifying competition, Aeon has also been focusing its management resources on strategically important business areas in an effort to improve revenues. Furthermore, in its recently announced medium-term management plan, the company revealedJPN00762730101040 301010 3010 30Aeon Co. Ltd.310658ASIA8267@JPNEWSGLOBISSCORPRetailCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit ResearchJAPAN - Maxvalu Tokai Co Ltd, a unit of AEON Co Ltd, agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Season Select Co Ltd, an owner and operator of supermarket stores, from its wholly-owned parent, Eco's Co Ltd.7/16/2008 1:12:53 PM57810J81260J00762727895MMaxvalu Tokai Co LtdSeason Select Co LtdAEON Co LtdEco's Co Ltdhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Maxvalu_Tokai_Co_Ltd_acquires_Season_Select_Co_Ltd_from_Ecos_Co_Ltd-1995710040sdc/19957100401995710040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedTokyo 2Retail Trade-Food StoresJapanGrocery stores5411FFForeignPublic81985411:Grocery stores5141:Groceries, general line5311:Department stores5411:Grocery storesRetail Trade-Food StoresJapanGrocery stores5411FFForeignSubsidiary187514004Own,op department storesOwn,op grocery storesUnspecifiedStock1028712001Jul 16 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000-1.320000.00000-1.34800-1.37700107.048000.0000026.38900Y31 May 080.0000022.626000.000001118.43700470.19600Japanese Yen28 Feb 0828 Feb 0828 Feb 0728 Feb 0628 Feb 0528 Feb 040.009001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.00000Maxvalu Tokai Co Ltd. TheGroup's principal activity isthe operation of foodsupermarkets and stores withthe name Maxvalu. Theoperations are carried outthrough the followingdivisions: Food, Non-food, andOthers. The foods includegreen grocery, fresh fish,quality meat, dairies andgroceries. The non-foodsinclude clothing andliving-related goods.Maxvalu Tokai Co Ltd. The Group's principal activity is theoperation of food supermarkets and stores with the nameMaxvalu. The operations are carried out through thefollowing divisions: Food, Non-food, and Others. The foodsinclude green grocery, fresh fish, quality meat, dairies andgroceries. The non-foods include clothing and living-relatedgoods.Maxvalu Tokai Co Ltd. The Group's principal activity is the operation of food supermarkets and stores with the name Maxvalu. The operations are carried out through the following divisions: Food, Non-food, and Others. The foods include green grocery, fresh fish, quality meat, dairies and groceries. The non-foods include clothing and living-related goods.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.00000Season Select Co Ltd, based inShizuoka, Japan, owns andoperates supermarket stores.The company was founded in1944.Season Select Co Ltd, based in Shizuoka, Japan, owns andoperates supermarket stores. The company was founded in1944.Season Select Co Ltd, based in Shizuoka, Japan, owns and operates supermarket stores. The company was founded in 1944.0.000000.000000.000000.00000N14 Jul 08Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 07/14/2008Date Effective:MergerFriendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000100.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000260.371000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.418000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.00000JAPAN - Maxvalu Tokai Co Ltd,a unit of AEON Co Ltd, agreedto acquire the entire sharecapital of Season Select CoLtd, an owner and operator ofsupermarket stores, from itswholly-owned parent, Eco's CoLtd.JAPAN - Maxvalu Tokai Co Ltd, a unit of AEON Co Ltd, agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Season Select Co Ltd, an owner and operator of supermarket stores, from its wholly-owned parent, Eco's Co Ltd.JAPAN - Maxvalu Tokai Co Ltd, a unit of AEON Co Ltd, agreed to acquire the entire sharecapital of Season Select Co Ltd, an owner and operator of supermarket stores, from itswholly-owned parent, Eco's Co Ltd.JAPAN - Maxvalu Tokai Co Ltd, a unit of AEON Co Ltd, agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Season Select Co Ltd, an owner and operator of supermarket stores, from its wholly-owned parent,Eco's Co Ltd.JAPAN - Maxvalu Tokai Co Ltd, a unit of AEON Co Ltd, agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Season Select Co Ltd, an owner andoperator of supermarket stores, from its wholly-owned parent, Eco's Co Ltd.Pending34257.000002387.00000117991.0000049604.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000-139.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000044.0000044.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000-142.00000-322.000000.000000.000000.00000-142.00000-145.00000-200.000000.000000.000000.00000-145.0000011273.0000011603.000000.000000.000000.0000011273.000002779.000002779.000002467.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:PendingY-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000005411:Grocery stores15155002Tokyo 1Japan5311ForeignPublic82675411:Grocery stores181774004Tokyo 1Japan5411ForeignPublic75200.000000.000000.000000.00000Deal InformationThomson Financial Mergers & AcquisitionsJAPAN - AEON Co Ltd was rumored to be in negotiations to acquire a ##% stake in Shimizu Yakuhin, an owner and operator of pharmacy.7/8/2008 12:44:30 PM00762782394P00762782394PAEON Co LtdShimizu YakuhinAEON Co LtdShimizu Yakuhinhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/AEON_Co_Ltd_is_rumored_to_be_planning_to_acquire_Shimizu_Yakuhin-1993569040sdc/19935690401993569040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedTokyo 1Retail Trade-General Merchandise and ApparelJapanDepartment stores5311FFForeignPublic82675141:Groceries, general line5311:Department stores5411:Grocery stores5141:Groceries, general line5311:Department stores5411:Grocery storesMiscellaneous Retail TradeJapanDrug stores and proprietary stores5912FFForeignPrivate15155002Own,op department storesOwn,op pharmacyNot ApplicableStock1027221001Jul 8 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000116.251000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000031 Mar 0831 Mar 0831 Mar 0731 Mar 0631 Mar 0531 Mar 040.010001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.0000018.0000019.0000020.0000021.0000022.0000023.0000024.00000AEON Co Ltd. The Group'sprincipal activity is tooperate retail stores sellingclothes, foodstuffs, domesticutensils, electric appliancesand other merchandise. Theoperations are carried outthrough following divisions:General retail; Specialtystores, Developer operations,and Service/Other. The Generalretail division deals withgeneral merchandise stores,supermarkets, discount store,convenience stores. TheSpecialty stores divisionsells men's and women'sclothing, health and beautyitems and shoes. The Developerdivision develops commercialfacilities and real estate.The Service/Other divisiondeals with finance, amusement,restaurant and maintenance.AEON Co Ltd. The Group's principal activity is to operateretail stores selling clothes, foodstuffs, domesticutensils, electric appliances and other merchandise. Theoperations are carried out through following divisions:General retail; Specialty stores, Developer operations, andService/Other. The General retail division deals withgeneral merchandise stores, supermarkets, discount store,convenience stores. The Specialty stores division sellsmen's and women's clothing, health and beauty items andshoes. The Developer division develops commercial facilitiesand real estate. The Service/Other division deals withfinance, amusement, restaurant and maintenance.AEON Co Ltd. The Group's principal activity is to operate retail stores selling clothes, foodstuffs, domestic utensils, electric appliances and other merchandise. The operations are carried out through following divisions: General retail; Specialty stores, Developer operations, and Service/Other. The General retail division deals with general merchandise stores, supermarkets, discount store, convenience stores. The Specialty stores division sells men's and women's clothing, health and beauty items and shoes. The Developer division develops commercial facilities and real estate. The Service/Other division deals with finance, amusement, restaurant and maintenance.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.00000Shimizu Yakuhin, owns andoperates pharmacies. Thecompany is headquartered inKyoto, Japan, and with storelocations in Kyoto area. Thecompany was founded in 1947.Shimizu Yakuhin, owns and operates pharmacies. The companyis headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, and with store locationsin Kyoto area. The company was founded in 1947.Shimizu Yakuhin, owns and operates pharmacies. The company is headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, and with store locations in Kyoto area. The company was founded in 1947.0.000000.000000.000000.00000N06 Jul 08Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 07/06/2008Date Effective:Acq. Maj. Int.Not Appl.0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.00000JAPAN - AEON Co Ltd wasrumored to be in negotiationsto acquire a 30% stake inShimizu Yakuhin, an owner andoperator of pharmacy.JAPAN - AEON Co Ltd was rumored to be in negotiations to acquire a 30% stake in Shimizu Yakuhin, an owner and operator of pharmacy.JAPAN - AEON Co Ltd was rumored to be in negotiations to acquire a 30% stake in ShimizuYakuhin, an owner and operator of pharmacy.JAPAN - AEON Co Ltd was rumored to be in negotiations to acquire a 30% stake in Shimizu Yakuhin, an owner and operator of pharmacy.JAPAN - AEON Co Ltd was rumored to be in negotiations to acquire a 30% stake in Shimizu Yakuhin, an owner and operator of pharmacy.Rumor0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000011610.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000011610.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:RumorY-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000005912:Drug stores and proprietary stores15155002Tokyo 1Japan5311ForeignPublic82675912:Drug stores and proprietary stores1027221001Japan5912ForeignPrivate0.000000.000000.000000.00000Deal InformationThomson Financial Mergers & AcquisitionsJAPAN - In June ####, the board of MaxValu Hokkaido Co Ltd (MH), an owner and operator of supermarkets, authorized the repurchase of up to #.## mil ordinary shares, or about #.#% of the company's shares outstanding, in open market transaction. Based on MH's closing stock price of #,### Japanese yen ($##.### US) on June ##, the last full trading day prior to the announcement of the board's approval, the buyback had an indicated value of up to ###.### mil yen ($#.### mil) in cash.6/20/2008 11:58:22 AM57768C57768C007627007627Maxvalu Hokkaido Co LtdMaxvalu Hokkaido Co LtdAeon Co LtdAeon Co Ltdhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Maxvalu_Hokkaido_Co_Ltd_buys_back_stock-1988269040sdc/19882690401988269040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedJasdaqRetail Trade-Food StoresJapanGrocery stores5411FFForeignPublic74655411:Grocery stores5141:Groceries, general line5311:Department stores5411:Grocery storesJasdaqRetail Trade-Food StoresJapanGrocery stores5411FFForeignPublic7465447461003Own,op department storesOwn,op department storesCashCash OnlyOrdinary Share447461003Jun 20 20089.278002.2610011.6160011.6160015.1000012.0260010.9890011.1570063.025000.675000.694005.225000.572002.287003.74500581.2150018.21100194.159000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000031 Jan 0831 Jan 0831 Jan 0731 Jan 0631 Jan 0531 Jan 040.009001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.00000Maxvalu Hokkaido Co Ltd isheadquartered in Hokkaido,Japan. The Company's principalactivity is operating chain ofsupermarkets. The Groupoperates stores in Hokkaido.The operations are carried outthrough the followingdivisions: Agriculturalproduct; Sea foods; Livestockraising; Delicatessen; Dailydelivery foods; Processedfoods; Households; Clothingand others.Maxvalu Hokkaido Co Ltd is headquartered in Hokkaido, Japan.The Company's principal activity is operating chain ofsupermarkets. The Group operates stores in Hokkaido. Theoperations are carried out through the following divisions:Agricultural product; Sea foods; Livestock raising;Delicatessen; Daily delivery foods; Processed foods;Households; Clothing and others.Maxvalu Hokkaido Co Ltd is headquartered in Hokkaido, Japan. The Company's principal activity is operating chain of supermarkets. The Group operates stores in Hokkaido. The operations are carried out through the following divisions: Agricultural product; Sea foods; Livestock raising; Delicatessen; Daily delivery foods; Processed foods; Households; Clothing and others.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.00000Maxvalu Hokkaido Co Ltd isheadquartered in Hokkaido,Japan. The Company's principalactivity is operating chain ofsupermarkets. The Groupoperates stores in Hokkaido.The operations are carried outthrough the followingdivisions: Agriculturalproduct; Sea foods; Livestockraising; Delicatessen; Dailydelivery foods; Processedfoods; Households; Clothingand others.Maxvalu Hokkaido Co Ltd is headquartered in Hokkaido, Japan.The Company's principal activity is operating chain ofsupermarkets. The Group operates stores in Hokkaido. Theoperations are carried out through the following divisions:Agricultural product; Sea foods; Livestock raising;Delicatessen; Daily delivery foods; Processed foods;Households; Clothing and others.Maxvalu Hokkaido Co Ltd is headquartered in Hokkaido, Japan. The Company's principal activity is operating chain of supermarkets. The Group operates stores in Hokkaido. The operations are carried out through the following divisions: Agricultural product; Sea foods; Livestock raising; Delicatessen; Daily delivery foods; Processed foods; Households; Clothing and others.0.000000.000000.000006.93000NJapanese Yen18 Jun 08Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 06/18/2008Date Effective:BuybackNot Appl.0.000000.000000.0000016512.021000.000001777.00000Price/Share0.00000444.25 Japanese Yen444.2500012071.02100444.25 Japanese Yen444.250000.000000.0000016.4800016.480004885.25000444.25 Japanese Yen0.00900N2.103000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000004.120004.120009.7100013.2820029.5280067.451000.265000.000000.000003.606009.9100022.031001.8270050.326000.198005.6840050.326000.198000.0000016.4600016.4100017.56000-1.716001.015000.23900153.132000.0000010.0840025.54600116.3110063.025000.59100-5.389000.00000-4.39400-1.770000.000000.850001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.0000018.00000JAPAN - In June 2008, theboard of MaxValu Hokkaido CoLtd (MH), an owner andoperator of supermarkets,authorized the repurchase ofup to 0.25 mil ordinaryshares, or about 3.6% of thecompany's shares outstanding,in open market transaction.Based on MH's closing stockprice of 1,777 Japanese yen($16.480 US) on June 18, thelast full trading day prior tothe announcement of theboard's approval, the buybackhad an indicated value of upto 444.250 mil yen ($4.120mil) in cash.JAPAN - In June 2008, the board of MaxValu Hokkaido Co Ltd (MH), an owner and operator of supermarkets, authorized the repurchase of up to 0.25 mil ordinary shares, or about 3.6% of the company's shares outstanding, in open market transaction. Based on MH's closing stock price of 1,777 Japanese yen ($16.480 US) on June 18, the last full trading day prior to the announcement of the board's approval, the buyback had an indicated value of up to 444.250 mil yen ($4.120 mil) in cash.JAPAN - In June 2008, the board of MaxValu Hokkaido Co Ltd (MH), an owner and operator ofsupermarkets, authorized the repurchase of up to 0.25 mil ordinary shares, or about 3.6%of the company's shares outstanding, in open market transaction. Based on MH's closingstock price of 1,777 Japanese yen ($16.480 US) on June 18, the last full trading day priorto the announcement of the board's approval, the buyback had an indicated value of up to444.250 mil yen ($4.120 mil) in cash.JAPAN - In June 2008, the board of MaxValu Hokkaido Co Ltd (MH), an owner and operator of supermarkets, authorized the repurchase of up to 0.25 mil ordinary shares, or about 3.6% of the company'sshares outstanding, in open market transaction. Based on MH's closing stock price of 1,777 Japanese yen ($16.480 US) on June 18, the last full trading day prior to the announcement of the board'sapproval, the buyback had an indicated value of up to 444.250 mil yen ($4.120 mil) in cash.JAPAN - In June 2008, the board of MaxValu Hokkaido Co Ltd (MH), an owner and operator of supermarkets, authorized the repurchase of upto 0.25 mil ordinary shares, or about 3.6% of the company's shares outstanding, in open market transaction. Based on MH's closing stockprice of 1,777 Japanese yen ($16.480 US) on June 18, the last full trading day prior to the announcement of the board's approval, thebuyback had an indicated value of up to 444.250 mil yen ($4.120 mil) in cash.Pending0.000000.000000.000000.00000992.945001243.200001243.200001616.000001287.000001176.000001194.000006745.00000559.2000061.2400025.28000-265.7600030.7800041.7000061.240006745.000006745.000006730.000006666.000008572.000008418.00000244.80000171.00000-1801.00000209.00000293.00000244.80000400.80000403.00000-1956.00000402.00000578.00000400.8000062202.0000061113.0000061281.0000061255.0000059023.0000062202.0000020779.0000020779.0000021521.0000019234.0000021513.0000020331.00000Status:PendingY29.0170029.0170.006001.790001.7900.00000-8.746003.629000.749001.3200063.025003.939000.546009.9100022.031001.827005411:Grocery stores15155002Tokyo 1Japan5311ForeignPublic82675141:Groceries, general line5311:Department stores5411:Grocery stores15155002Tokyo 1Japan5311ForeignPublic82674.12000444.250004.120002.10300Deal InformationThomson Financial Mergers & AcquisitionsJAPAN - Mitsubishi Corp was rumored to acquire a ##% stake in Aeon Global SCM Co Ltd, a manager of logistic centers and a wholly-owned unit of Aeon Co Ltd (AC). Concurrently, Marubeni Corp was rumored to acquire a ##% stake in Aeon Topvalue Co Ltd and Aeon Global Merchandising Co Ltd, both wholly-owned units of AC.6/19/2008 5:24:18 PM60676913071V606769007627Mitsubishi CorpAeon Global SCM Co LtdMitsubishi CorpAeon Co Ltdhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Mitsubishi_Corp_is_rumored_to_be_looking_for_a_minority_stake_in_Aeon_Global_SCM_Co_Ltd_from_Aeon_Co_Ltd-1987954040sdc/19879540401987954040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedTokyo 1Transportation EquipmentJapanMotor vehicles and passenger car bodies3711FFForeignPublic80581311:Crude petroleum and natural gas1381:Drilling oil and gas wells1382:Oil and gas field exploration services2023:Dry, condensed, and evaporated dairy products2033:Canned fruits, vegetables, jams, and jellies2092:Prepared fresh or frozen fish and seafoods2299:Textile goods, nec2899:Chemicals and chemical preparations, nec3325:Steel foundries, nec3711:Motor vehicles and passenger car bodies5012:Automobiles and other motor vehicles5051:Metals service centers and offices5131:Piece goods, notions, and other dry goods5143:Dairy products, except dried or canned5146:Fish and seafoods5149:Groceries and related products, nec5169:Chemicals and allied products, nec5172:Petroleum and petroleum products wholesalers, nec6719:Offices of holding companies, nec6799:Investors, nec1311:Crude petroleum and natural gas1381:Drilling oil and gas wells1382:Oil and gas field exploration services2023:Dry, condensed, and evaporated dairy products2033:Canned fruits, vegetables, jams, and jellies2092:Prepared fresh or frozen fish and seafoods2299:Textile goods, nec2899:Chemicals and chemical preparations, nec3325:Steel foundries, nec3711:Motor vehicles and passenger car bodies5012:Automobiles and other motor vehicles5051:Metals service centers and offices5131:Piece goods, notions, and other dry goods5143:Dairy products, except dried or canned5146:Fish and seafoods5149:Groceries and related products, nec5169:Chemicals and allied products, nec5172:Petroleum and petroleum products wholesalers, nec6719:Offices of holding companies, nec6799:Investors, necRetail Trade-General Merchandise and ApparelJapanDepartment stores5311FFForeignSubsidiary3990001Mnfr,whl auto,chem,steel prodOwn,op department storesNot ApplicableStock1023423001Jun 19 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.0000018.0000019.00000Mitsubishi Corp, located inTokyo, Japan is a manufacturerand wholesaler of automobiles,chemicals and steel products,and is engaged in generaltrading. The operations arecarried out through thefollowing divisions: Livingessential; Energy Business;Metals; Machinery; Chemicals;New Business and Other. Metalsdivision deals in steels,aluminum and copper. Machinerydivision takes care ofgeneration of electricity,ships and industrialmachinery. Chemicals divisiondeals in inorganic compoundsand chemical fertilizers.Mitsubishi Corp, located in Tokyo, Japan is a manufacturerand wholesaler of automobiles, chemicals and steel products,and is engaged in general trading. The operations arecarried out through the following divisions: Livingessential; Energy Business; Metals; Machinery; Chemicals;New Business and Other. Metals division deals in steels,aluminum and copper. Machinery division takes care ofgeneration of electricity, ships and industrial machinery.Chemicals division deals in inorganic compounds and chemicalfertilizers.Mitsubishi Corp, located in Tokyo, Japan is a manufacturer and wholesaler of automobiles, chemicals and steel products, and is engaged in general trading. The operations are carried out through the following divisions: Living essential; Energy Business; Metals; Machinery; Chemicals; New Business and Other. Metals division deals in steels, aluminum and copper. Machinery division takes care of generation of electricity, ships and industrial machinery. Chemicals division deals in inorganic compounds and chemical fertilizers.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.00000Aeon Global SCM Co Ltd, basedin Chiba, Japan, manageslogistic centers, merchandiseshipments, and shipmentinformation. The company wasfounded in 2007.Aeon Global SCM Co Ltd, based in Chiba, Japan, manageslogistic centers, merchandise shipments, and shipmentinformation. The company was founded in 2007.Aeon Global SCM Co Ltd, based in Chiba, Japan, manages logistic centers, merchandise shipments, and shipment information. The company was founded in 2007.0.000000.000000.000000.00000N18 Jun 08Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 06/18/2008Date Effective:Acq. Part. 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Concurrently, Marubeni Corp was rumored to acquire a 15% stake in Aeon Topvalue Co Ltd and Aeon Global Merchandising Co Ltd, both wholly-owned units of AC.JAPAN - Mitsubishi Corp was rumored to acquire a 15% stake in Aeon Global SCM Co Ltd, amanager of logistic centers and a wholly-owned unit of Aeon Co Ltd (AC). Concurrently,Marubeni Corp was rumored to acquire a 15% stake in Aeon Topvalue Co Ltd and Aeon GlobalMerchandising Co Ltd, both wholly-owned units of AC.JAPAN - Mitsubishi Corp was rumored to acquire a 15% stake in Aeon Global SCM Co Ltd, a manager of logistic centers and a wholly-owned unit of Aeon Co Ltd (AC). Concurrently, Marubeni Corp was rumoredto acquire a 15% stake in Aeon Topvalue Co Ltd and Aeon Global Merchandising Co Ltd, both wholly-owned units of AC.JAPAN - Mitsubishi Corp was rumored to acquire a 15% stake in Aeon Global SCM Co Ltd, a manager of logistic centers and a wholly-ownedunit of Aeon Co Ltd (AC). Concurrently, Marubeni Corp was rumored to acquire a 15% stake in Aeon Topvalue Co Ltd and Aeon GlobalMerchandising Co Ltd, both wholly-owned units of AC.Rumor0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:Rumor-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000002389:Apparel and accessories, nec2399:Fabricated textile products, nec5136:Men's and boys' clothing and furnishings5137:Women's and children's clothing and accessories5141:Groceries, general line5199:Nondurable goods, nec5311:Department stores3990001Tokyo 1Japan3711ForeignPublic80585141:Groceries, general line5311:Department stores5411:Grocery stores15155002Tokyo 1Japan5311ForeignPublic82670.000000.000000.000000.00000Deal InformationThomson Financial Mergers & AcquisitionsJAPAN - Marubeni Corp (MC) was rumored to acquire a ##% stake in Aeon Topvalue Co Ltd, a manufacturer/producer, importer and wholesaler of clothes, food products, and general merchandises and a wholly-owned unit of Aeon Co Ltd (AC). Concurrently, MC and Mitsubishi Corp were rumored to acquire a ##% stake in Aeon Global Merchandising Co Ltd and Aeon Global SCM Co Ltd, both wholly-owned units of AC, respectively.6/19/2008 5:24:17 PM57381088458R573810007627Marubeni CorpAeon Topvalue Co LtdMarubeni CorpAeon Co Ltdhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Marubeni_Corp_is_rumored_to_be_looking_for_a_minority_stake_in_Aeon_Topvalue_Co_Ltd_from_Aeon_Co_Ltd-1987914040sdc/19879140401987914040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedTokyo 1Wholesale Trade-Nondurable GoodsJapanPetroleum and petroleum products wholesalers, nec5172FFForeignPublic80022611:Pulp mills2819:Industrial inorganic chemicals, nec4499:Water transportation services, nec4931:Electric and other services combined5084:Industrial machinery and equipment5159:Farm-product raw materials, nec5172:Petroleum and petroleum products wholesalers, nec9721:International affairs2611:Pulp mills2819:Industrial inorganic chemicals, nec4499:Water transportation services, nec4931:Electric and other services combined5084:Industrial machinery and equipment5159:Farm-product raw materials, nec5172:Petroleum and petroleum products wholesalers, nec9721:International affairsRetail Trade-General Merchandise and ApparelJapanDepartment stores5311FFForeignSubsidiary3777001Whl industrial,consumer goodsOwn,op department storesNot ApplicableStock1023397001Jun 19 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.0000018.0000019.0000020.0000021.0000022.0000023.0000024.0000025.0000026.0000027.0000028.0000029.0000030.0000031.0000032.0000033.0000034.0000035.0000036.0000037.00000Marubeni Corp, headquarteredin Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo. TheGroup's principal activitiesare to sell and trade a rangeof industrial and consumergoods. The business of theGroup are carried on throughthe following segments:Agri-Marine Products, Textile,Forest Products, Chemicals,Energy, Metals & Minerals,Transportation Machinery,Industrial Machinery,Plant/Power & Infrastructure,Development & Construction,Finance & Logistics, Iron &Steel Strategies and Overseassubsidiaries & branches. TheAgri-Marine Products divisiondeals in grains includingwheat, corn and soybeans aswell as coffee beans and rice.The division is also active inmidstream and downstreamoperations encompassing thewholesale trade ofconfectioneries and chilledfoods as well as retail tradethrough affiliated companiesThe Daiei, Inc. (Daiei) andThe Maruetsu, Inc. (Maruetsu).The Energy division is engagedin energy resource E&P(exploration and production),trading, marketing and nuclearenergy. The company wasfounded in 1858.Marubeni Corp, headquartered in Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo. TheGroup's principal activities are to sell and trade a rangeof industrial and consumer goods. The business of the Groupare carried on through the following segments: Agri-MarineProducts, Textile, Forest Products, Chemicals, Energy,Metals & Minerals, Transportation Machinery, IndustrialMachinery, Plant/Power & Infrastructure, Development &Construction, Finance & Logistics, Iron & Steel Strategiesand Overseas subsidiaries & branches. The Agri-MarineProducts division deals in grains including wheat, corn andsoybeans as well as coffee beans and rice. The division isalso active in midstream and downstream operationsencompassing the wholesale trade of confectioneries andchilled foods as well as retail trade through affiliatedcompanies The Daiei, Inc. (Daiei) and The Maruetsu, Inc.(Maruetsu). The Energy division is engaged in energyresource E&P (exploration and production), trading,marketing and nuclear energy. The company was founded in1858.Marubeni Corp, headquartered in Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo. The Group's principal activities are to sell and trade a range of industrial and consumer goods. The business of the Group are carried on through the following segments: Agri-Marine Products, Textile, Forest Products, Chemicals, Energy, Metals & Minerals, Transportation Machinery, Industrial Machinery, Plant/Power & Infrastructure, Development & Construction, Finance & Logistics, Iron & Steel Strategies and Overseas subsidiaries & branches. The Agri-Marine Products division deals in grains including wheat, corn and soybeans as well as coffee beans and rice. The division is also active in midstream and downstream operations encompassing the wholesale trade of confectioneries and chilled foods as well as retail trade through affiliated companies The Daiei, Inc. (Daiei) and The Maruetsu, Inc. (Maruetsu). The Energy division is engaged in energy resource E&P (exploration and production), trading, marketing and nuclear energy. The company was founded in 1858.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.00000Aeon Topvalue Co Ltd, based inChiba, Japan,manufactures/produces,imports, and wholesalesclothes, food products, andgeneral merchandises. Thecompany was founded in 2007.Aeon Topvalue Co Ltd, based in Chiba, Japan,manufactures/produces, imports, and wholesales clothes, foodproducts, and general merchandises. The company was foundedin 2007.Aeon Topvalue Co Ltd, based in Chiba, Japan, manufactures/produces, imports, and wholesales clothes, food products, and general merchandises. The company was founded in 2007.0.000000.000000.000000.00000N18 Jun 08Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 06/18/2008Date Effective:Acq. Part. Int.Not Appl.0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000015.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000016250.966000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.00000JAPAN - Marubeni Corp (MC) wasrumored to acquire a 15% stakein Aeon Topvalue Co Ltd, amanufacturer/producer,importer and wholesaler ofclothes, food products, andgeneral merchandises and awholly-owned unit of Aeon CoLtd (AC). Concurrently, MC andMitsubishi Corp were rumoredto acquire a 15% stake in AeonGlobal Merchandising Co Ltdand Aeon Global SCM Co Ltd,both wholly-owned units of AC,respectively.JAPAN - Marubeni Corp (MC) was rumored to acquire a 15% stake in Aeon Topvalue Co Ltd, a manufacturer/producer, importer and wholesaler of clothes, food products, and general merchandises and a wholly-owned unit of Aeon Co Ltd (AC). Concurrently, MC and Mitsubishi Corp were rumored to acquire a 15% stake in Aeon Global Merchandising Co Ltd and Aeon Global SCM Co Ltd, both wholly-owned units of AC, respectively.JAPAN - Marubeni Corp (MC) was rumored to acquire a 15% stake in Aeon Topvalue Co Ltd, amanufacturer/producer, importer and wholesaler of clothes, food products, and generalmerchandises and a wholly-owned unit of Aeon Co Ltd (AC). Concurrently, MC and MitsubishiCorp were rumored to acquire a 15% stake in Aeon Global Merchandising Co Ltd and AeonGlobal SCM Co Ltd, both wholly-owned units of AC, respectively.JAPAN - Marubeni Corp (MC) was rumored to acquire a 15% stake in Aeon Topvalue Co Ltd, a manufacturer/producer, importer and wholesaler of clothes, food products, and general merchandises and awholly-owned unit of Aeon Co Ltd (AC). Concurrently, MC and Mitsubishi Corp were rumored to acquire a 15% stake in Aeon Global Merchandising Co Ltd and Aeon Global SCM Co Ltd, both wholly-owned unitsof AC, respectively.JAPAN - Marubeni Corp (MC) was rumored to acquire a 15% stake in Aeon Topvalue Co Ltd, a manufacturer/producer, importer and wholesalerof clothes, food products, and general merchandises and a wholly-owned unit of Aeon Co Ltd (AC). Concurrently, MC and Mitsubishi Corpwere rumored to acquire a 15% stake in Aeon Global Merchandising Co Ltd and Aeon Global SCM Co Ltd, both wholly-owned units of AC,respectively.Rumor0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:Rumor-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000002389:Apparel and accessories, nec2399:Fabricated textile products, nec5136:Men's and boys' clothing and furnishings5137:Women's and children's clothing and accessories5141:Groceries, general line5199:Nondurable goods, nec5311:Department stores3777001Tokyo 1Japan5172ForeignPublic80025141:Groceries, general line5311:Department stores5411:Grocery stores15155002Tokyo 1Japan5311ForeignPublic82670.000000.000000.000000.00000Deal InformationThomson Financial Mergers & AcquisitionsJAPAN - Marubeni Corp (MC) was rumored to acquire a ##% stake in Aeon Global Merchandising Co Ltd, a provider of merchandising supporting services and a wholly-owned unit of Aeon Co Ltd (AC). Concurrently, MC and Mitsubishi Corp were rumored to acquire a ##% stake in Aeon Topvalue Co Ltd and Aeon Global SCM Co Ltd, both wholly-owned units of AC, respectively.6/19/2008 5:24:17 PM57381013070Z573810007627Marubeni CorpAeon Global Merchandising Co LtdMarubeni CorpAeon Co Ltdhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Marubeni_Corp_is_rumored_to_be_looking_for_a_minority_stake_in_Aeon_Global_Merchandising_from_Aeon_