Marubeni Corporation http://www.alacrastore.com/company-snapshot/Marubeni_Corporation-1010568 Sunday, October 12, 2008 3:48:55 AM 1010568 Marubeni Corporation en AlacraStore RSS Builder 1.0 30 BAHAMAS - Emera Inc acquired a ##% stake in Grand Bahama Power Co Ltd, an electric utility company, from Marubeni Corp, for ##.### mil Bahama dollars (US$## mil) in cash.9/18/2008 7:08:13 PM29087638524T135087573810Emera IncGrand Bahama Power Co LtdCanadaMarubeni Corphttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Emera_Inc_acquires_a_minority_stake_in_Grand_Bahama_Power_Co_Ltd_from_Marubeni_Corp-2012685040sdc/20126850402012685040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedTorontoElectric, Gas, and Water DistributionCanadaElectric services4911FFForeignPublicEMA4911:Electric services4922:Natural gas transmission4931:Electric and other services combined5172:Petroleum and petroleum products wholesalers, nec6719:Offices of holding companies, nec9131:Executive and legislative offices combined999A:National governmentElectric, Gas, and Water DistributionBahamasElectric services4911FFForeignSubsidiary31632003Natl govtDomestic,intl whl trading coCashCash OnlyStock992640002Sep 18 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.00000Emera Inc, located in Halifax,Canada, is an electric utilitythat wholesales fuel oilproducts. It also owns andoperates natural gas pipelinesand is a holding company. Thecompany was founded in 1985.The company is publicly tradedin the New York Stock Exchangeand NASDAQ.Emera Inc, located in Halifax, Canada, is an electricutility that wholesales fuel oil products. It also owns andoperates natural gas pipelines and is a holding company. Thecompany was founded in 1985. The company is publicly tradedin the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ.Emera Inc, located in Halifax, Canada, is an electric utility that wholesales fuel oil products. It also owns and operates natural gas pipelines and is a holding company. The company was founded in 1985. The company is publicly traded in the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.00000Grand Bahama Power Co Ltd isan electric utility company,located in Freeport, GrandBahama, Bahamas. The companysupplies electrical power tothe island of Grand Bahamafrom West End to Sweeting'sCay in the East. The companywas founded in 1956.Grand Bahama Power Co Ltd is an electric utility company,located in Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas. The companysupplies electrical power to the island of Grand Bahama fromWest End to Sweeting's Cay in the East. The company wasfounded in 1956.Grand Bahama Power Co Ltd is an electric utility company, located in Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas. The company supplies electrical power to the island of Grand Bahama from West End to Sweeting's Cay in the East. The company was founded in 1956.0.000000.000000.000000.00000YBahama Dollar16 Sep 08Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 09/16/200816 Sep 08Date Effective: 09/16/200816 Sep 08Acq. Part. Int.Friendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000028.492 Bahama Dollar28.492000.0000028.492 Bahama Dollar28.4920025.0000025.000000.000000.0000028.4920028.492 Bahama Dollar1.43900N22.969000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000041.0000041.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000025.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000002365.355000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.00000BAHAMAS - Emera Inc acquired a25% stake in Grand BahamaPower Co Ltd, an electricutility company, from MarubeniCorp, for 28.492 mil Bahamadollars (US$41 mil) in cash.BAHAMAS - Emera Inc acquired a 25% stake in Grand Bahama Power Co Ltd, an electric utility company, from Marubeni Corp, for 28.492 mil Bahama dollars (US$41 mil) in cash.BAHAMAS - Emera Inc acquired a 25% stake in Grand Bahama Power Co Ltd, an electric utilitycompany, from Marubeni Corp, for 28.492 mil Bahama dollars (US$41 mil) in cash.BAHAMAS - Emera Inc acquired a 25% stake in Grand Bahama Power Co Ltd, an electric utility company, from Marubeni Corp, for 28.492 mil Bahama dollars (US$41 mil) in cash.BAHAMAS - Emera Inc acquired a 25% stake in Grand Bahama Power Co Ltd, an electric utility company, from Marubeni Corp, for 28.492 milBahama dollars (US$41 mil) in cash.Completed0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:Completed-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000004911:Electric services1017001Canada999AForeignGovernment2611: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 affairs3777001Tokyo 1Japan5172ForeignPublic800241.0000028.4920041.0000022.96900Deal InformationTF Mergers & AcquisitionsJAPAN - Chiyoda Danboru, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oji Chiyoda Container Co Ltd (OCC), a unit of Oji Paper Co Ltd, agreed to merge with Meiwa Danboru, a manufacturer of corrugated cardboard, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Marubeni Pulp & Paper Sales Co Ltd(MPP), a unit of Marubeni Corp, to form a joint venture named Chiyoda Meiwa Holdings (CMH). Upon completion, CMH was to be owned ##% by OCC, and ##% by MPP.9/2/2008 10:24:33 AM16858H58659N67811H573810Chiyoda DanboruMeiwa DanboruOji Paper Co LtdMarubeni Corphttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Chiyoda_Danboru_acquires_Meiwa_Danboru_from_Marubeni_Corp-2008291040sdc/20082910402008291040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedPaper and Allied ProductsJapanDie-cut paper and paperboard and cardboard2675FFForeignSubsidiary2675:Die-cut paper and paperboard and cardboard2611:Pulp mills2621:Paper mills2671:Packaging paper & plastics film,coated & laminated2672:Coated and laminated paper, nec2675:Die-cut paper and paperboard and cardboard2676:Sanitary paper products2679:Converted paper and paperboard products, nec5112:Stationery and office supplies5137:Women's and children's clothing and accessoriesPaper and Allied ProductsJapanDie-cut paper and paperboard and cardboard2675FFForeignSubsidiary1037504001Mnfr,whl paperDomestic,intl whl trading coUnspecifiedStock1037505001Sep 2 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.00000Chiyoda Danboru, headquarteredin Osaka, manufacturescorrugated cardboard boxes,and its related products.Chiyoda Danboru, headquartered in Osaka, manufacturescorrugated cardboard boxes, and its related products.Chiyoda Danboru, headquartered in Osaka, manufactures corrugated cardboard boxes, and its related products.1.000002.000003.000004.00000Meiwa Danboru, headquarteredin Osaka, manufacturescorrugated cardboard boxes,and its related products.Meiwa Danboru, headquartered in Osaka, manufacturescorrugated cardboard boxes, and its related products.Meiwa Danboru, headquartered in Osaka, manufactures corrugated cardboard boxes, and its related products.0.000000.000000.000000.00000N29 Aug 08Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 08/29/2008Date Effective:MergerFriendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000055.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.00000JAPAN - Chiyoda Danboru, awholly owned subsidiary of OjiChiyoda Container Co Ltd(OCC), a unit of Oji Paper CoLtd, agreed to merge withMeiwa Danboru, a manufacturerof corrugated cardboard, and awholly owned subsidiary ofMarubeni Pulp & Paper Sales CoLtd(MPP), a unit of MarubeniCorp, to form a joint venturenamed Chiyoda Meiwa Holdings(CMH). Upon completion, CMHwas to be owned 55% by OCC,and 45% by MPP.JAPAN - Chiyoda Danboru, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oji Chiyoda Container Co Ltd (OCC), a unit of Oji Paper Co Ltd, agreed to merge with Meiwa Danboru, a manufacturer of corrugated cardboard, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Marubeni Pulp & Paper Sales Co Ltd(MPP), a unit of Marubeni Corp, to form a joint venture named Chiyoda Meiwa Holdings (CMH). Upon completion, CMH was to be owned 55% by OCC, and 45% by MPP.JAPAN - Chiyoda Danboru, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oji Chiyoda Container Co Ltd (OCC),a unit of Oji Paper Co Ltd, agreed to merge with Meiwa Danboru, a manufacturer ofcorrugated cardboard, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Marubeni Pulp & Paper Sales CoLtd(MPP), a unit of Marubeni Corp, to form a joint venture named Chiyoda Meiwa Holdings(CMH). Upon completion, CMH was to be owned 55% by OCC, and 45% by MPP.JAPAN - Chiyoda Danboru, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oji Chiyoda Container Co Ltd (OCC), a unit of Oji Paper Co Ltd, agreed to merge with Meiwa Danboru, a manufacturer of corrugated cardboard, and awholly owned subsidiary of Marubeni Pulp & Paper Sales Co Ltd(MPP), a unit of Marubeni Corp, to form a joint venture named Chiyoda Meiwa Holdings (CMH). Upon completion, CMH was to be owned 55% byOCC, and 45% by MPP.JAPAN - Chiyoda Danboru, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oji Chiyoda Container Co Ltd (OCC), a unit of Oji Paper Co Ltd, agreed to mergewith Meiwa Danboru, a manufacturer of corrugated cardboard, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Marubeni Pulp & Paper Sales Co Ltd(MPP), aunit of Marubeni Corp, to form a joint venture named Chiyoda Meiwa Holdings (CMH). Upon completion, CMH was to be owned 55% by OCC, and45% by MPP.Pending0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:Pending-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000002675:Die-cut paper and paperboard and cardboard149103003Tokyo 1Japan2621ForeignPublic38612611: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 affairs3777001Tokyo 1Japan5172ForeignPublic80020.000000.000000.000000.00000Deal InformationTF Mergers & Acquisitionshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/667530spcred/667530normThe latest Summary from S&Pglobal8/27/2008 9:54:52 AM175Summary667530JapanTrading Companies & DistributorsAsiaEmerging MarketsEurope, Middle East, AfricaLatin AmericaPacificUnited StatesGlobal IssuersCorporationsSummaryMarubeni Corp. (BBB/Watch Neg/NR) posted record net profit in fiscal 2007 (ended March 31, 2008), building on its strong performance in fiscal 2006. Major factors behind the profit increase include the booming commodity market, reassessment of business segments, and restructuring of unprofitable businesses. Profitability relative to its assets and capital has also improved, as evident by a return on assets (ROA) of 2.0% and a return on equity (ROE) of 19.3% as of March 2008, both of which compare favorably with its domestic peers. Marubeni has a diversified business portfolio with strengths in the areas of energy, electric power, machinery, food, and paper and pulp. The largest contributors to its overall earnings in recent years include the Energy segment, MetalJPN57381020107010 201070 2010 20Marubeni Corp.108567ASIAEMERGINGEUROMIDAFRLATAMERICAPACUSA8002@JPSUMMARYGLOBISSCORPCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/667522spcred/667522normThe latest Full Report from S&Pglobal8/27/2008 9:54:52 AM400Full Report667522JapanTrading Companies & DistributorsAsiaEmerging MarketsEurope, Middle East, AfricaLatin AmericaPacificUnited StatesGlobal IssuersCorporationsFull ReportRecord net profit in fiscal 2007 Improved risk-to-capital balance of the company's investments and loans Less favorable risk-to-capital balance compared with higher-rated general trading companies (GTCs) in Japan Room for improvement in its risk evaluation methodology Marubeni Corp. (BBB/Watch Neg/NR) posted record net profit in fiscal 2007 (ended March 31, 2008), building on its strong performance in fiscal 2006. Major factors behind the profit increase include the booming commodity market, reassessment of business segments, and restructuring of unprofitable businesses. Profitability relative to its assets and capital has also improved, as evident by a return on assets (ROA) of 2.0% and a return on equity (ROE) of 19.3% as of March 2008, both of which compare favorably with its domestic peers.JPN57381020107010 201070 2010 20Marubeni Corp.108567ASIAEMERGINGEUROMIDAFRLATAMERICAPACUSA8002@JPFULLGLOBISSCORPCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/663812spcred/663812normThe latest News from S&Pglobal8/7/2008 4:37:00 AM100News663812JapanTrading Companies & DistributorsLatin AmericaPacificUnited StatesAsiaEmerging MarketsEurope, Middle East, AfricaGlobal IssuersCorporationsNewsTOKYO (Standard&Poor's) Aug. 7, 2008--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services today said that its 'BBB' long-term corporate credit rating on Marubeni Corp. remains on CreditWatch with negative implications, where it had been placed on April 25, 2008. The CreditWatch placement was based on the company's planned investment in two copper projects in the Republic of Chile (foreign currency A+/Stable/A-1; local currency AA/Stable/A-1+) worth approximately ¥200 billion. This investment may result in an increase in Marubeni's overall risks, including concentration risk, to a level that is incompatible with its rating. Standard&Poor's will resolve its CreditWatch listing upon confirmation of the financing scheme for this investment and after examining the impact it may have on the company's risk andJPN57381020107010 201070 2010 20Marubeni Corp.108567LATAMERICAPACUSAASIAEMERGINGEUROMIDAFR8002@JPNEWSGLOBISSCORPCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/fitch/425660_pr_framefitch/425660_pr_framehtmlFitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world's credit markets with independent, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.Itochu CorporationMarubeni CorporationMitsubishi CorporationMitsui & Company LimitedSumitomo Corporation80090910804737688047377180473774839020707/9/2008 10:20:00 AM01000000010300000103160085Press Release80018002803180538058425660_pr_frameCredit & Investment ResearchFitch ResearchJAPAN - Iwatsu Electric Co Ltd agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Marubeni Machinery Co Ltd, a wholesaler and leaser of printing machineries, equipments, and related products, from its wholly-owned parent, Marubeni Corp, for ### mil Japanese yen ($#.### mil US).7/8/2008 12:44:29 PM46651F57374Y46651F573810Iwatsu Electric Co LtdMarubeni Machinery Co LtdIwatsu Electric Co LtdMarubeni Corphttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Iwatsu_Electric_Co_Ltd_acquires_Marubeni_Machinery_Co_Ltd_from_Marubeni_Corp-1993550040sdc/19935500401993550040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedTokyoCommunications EquipmentJapanTelephone&telegraph apparatus3661FFForeignPublic67043661:Telephone&telegraph apparatus3825:Instruments to measure electricity3661:Telephone&telegraph apparatus3825:Instruments to measure electricityMachineryJapanPrinting trades machinery3555FFForeignSubsidiary15106001Mnfr commun equipWhl industrial,consumer goodsCashCash OnlyStock1027210001Jul 8 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.621000.000000.701000.8110036.598000.0000018.013000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000031 Mar 0831 Mar 0831 Mar 0731 Mar 0631 Mar 0531 Mar 040.010001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.0000018.0000019.0000020.0000021.0000022.0000023.0000024.0000025.00000Iwatsu Electric Co Ltd. TheGroup's principal activity isto manufacturetelecommunication andelectronic measuringequipments. The Group'soperations are carried outthrough the followingdivisions: Telecommunicationsequipment, Electric measuringequipment and Electrotypeequipment. Telecommunicationsequipment includes telephones,cordless telephones,facsimiles, digital exchangesystems and data entrysystems. Electric measuringequipment includes industrialelectric measuring equipmentsuch as synchroscopes andcounters. Electrotypeequipment includes electrotypeequipment, high-speed digitalcopy printers, peripherals,related supplies.Iwatsu Electric Co Ltd. The Group's principal activity is tomanufacture telecommunication and electronic measuringequipments. The Group's operations are carried out throughthe following divisions: Telecommunications equipment,Electric measuring equipment and Electrotype equipment.Telecommunications equipment includes telephones, cordlesstelephones, facsimiles, digital exchange systems and dataentry systems. Electric measuring equipment includesindustrial electric measuring equipment such assynchroscopes and counters. Electrotype equipment includeselectrotype equipment, high-speed digital copy printers,peripherals, related supplies.Iwatsu Electric Co Ltd. The Group's principal activity is to manufacture telecommunication and electronic measuring equipments. The Group's operations are carried out through the following divisions: Telecommunications equipment, Electric measuring equipment and Electrotype equipment. Telecommunications equipment includes telephones, cordless telephones, facsimiles, digital exchange systems and data entry systems. Electric measuring equipment includes industrial electric measuring equipment such as synchroscopes and counters. Electrotype equipment includes electrotype equipment, high-speed digital copy printers, peripherals, related supplies.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.00000Marubeni Machinery Co Ltd,based in Tokyo, Japan,imports, exports, wholesales,and leases printingmachineries, equipments, andrelated products; and providesengineering and maintenanceservices. The company wasfounded in 1969.Marubeni Machinery Co Ltd, based in Tokyo, Japan, imports,exports, wholesales, and leases printing machineries,equipments, and related products; and provides engineeringand maintenance services. The company was founded in 1969.Marubeni Machinery Co Ltd, based in Tokyo, Japan, imports, exports, wholesales, and leases printing machineries, equipments, and related products; and provides engineering and maintenance services. The company was founded in 1969.0.000000.000000.000000.00000NJapanese Yen04 Jul 08Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 07/04/2008Date Effective:MergerFriendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.00000487 Japanese Yen487.000000.00000487 Japanese Yen487.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000487.00000487 Japanese Yen0.00900N2.301000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000004.561004.561000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000100.000000.000007.855000.859006.957000.133007.855006.957000.13300114.311000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000005.677000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.00000JAPAN - Iwatsu Electric Co Ltdagreed to acquire the entireshare capital of MarubeniMachinery Co Ltd, a wholesalerand leaser of printingmachineries, equipments, andrelated products, from itswholly-owned parent, MarubeniCorp, for 487 mil Japanese yen($4.561 mil US).JAPAN - Iwatsu Electric Co Ltd agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Marubeni Machinery Co Ltd, a wholesaler and leaser of printing machineries, equipments, and related products, from its wholly-owned parent, Marubeni Corp, for 487 mil Japanese yen ($4.561 mil US).JAPAN - Iwatsu Electric Co Ltd agreed to acquire the entire share capital of MarubeniMachinery Co Ltd, a wholesaler and leaser of printing machineries, equipments, and relatedproducts, from its wholly-owned parent, Marubeni Corp, for 487 mil Japanese yen ($4.561mil US).JAPAN - Iwatsu Electric Co Ltd agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Marubeni Machinery Co Ltd, a wholesaler and leaser of printing machineries, equipments, and related products, from itswholly-owned parent, Marubeni Corp, for 487 mil Japanese yen ($4.561 mil US).JAPAN - Iwatsu Electric Co Ltd agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Marubeni Machinery Co Ltd, a wholesaler and leaser ofprinting machineries, equipments, and related products, from its wholly-owned parent, Marubeni Corp, for 487 mil Japanese yen ($4.561 milUS).Pending0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000062.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000567.00000567.00000529.000000.000000.000000.0000070.0000066.000000.000000.000000.0000070.0000081.00000114.000000.000000.000000.0000081.000003655.000004389.000000.000000.000000.000003655.000001799.000001799.000002087.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:PendingY6.957006.9570.02200-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000007.855000.859003555:Printing trades machinery5043:Photographic equipment and supplies7359:Equipment rental and leasing, nec8711:Engineering services15106001TokyoJapan3661ForeignPublic67042611: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 affairs3777001Tokyo 1Japan5172ForeignPublic80024.56100487.000004.561002.30100Deal InformationTF Mergers & Acquisitionshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/fitch/392248_report_framefitch/392248_report_framepdfFitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world's credit markets with independent, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.Marubeni Corporation839020707/8/2008 10:14:00 AM010000000103000001031600165Credit Update8002392248_report_frameCredit & Investment ResearchFitch Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/fitch/424625_pr_framefitch/424625_pr_framehtmlFitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world's credit markets with independent, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.Marubeni Corporation839020706/25/2008 10:19:50 AM01000000010300000103160085Press Release8002424625_pr_frameCredit & Investment ResearchFitch ResearchJAPAN - 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 InformationTF 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_Co_Ltd-1987919040sdc/19879190401987919040Copyright © 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 ApplicableStock1023415001Jun 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 Global Merchandising CoLtd, based in Chiba, Japan,provides merchandisingsupporting services forpurchasing and wholesaling