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S-Foods is a comprehensive meat company that has built an integrated supply chain covering all stages of meat distribution, from upstream production to downstream retail. The S-Foods Group consists of S-Foods itself, 35 consolidated subsidiaries, one equity-method affiliate, and one other related company. The main business segments are "meat manufacturing and wholesale," "meat retail," and "meat food service."

In the "meat manufacturing and wholesale" segment, companies such as S-Farm Co., Ltd. and Hokkaido Central Ranch Co., Ltd. raise and process domestic beef cattle and pork. Additionally, Aurora Packing Company, Inc. and Fremont Beef Company manufacture and sell meat products. Wholesale distribution is conducted by S-Foods and Hyochu Co., Ltd. to business customers.

In the "meat retail" segment, OM2 Meat Co., Ltd. and Maruchou Kobe-ya Co., Ltd. sell meat products directly to consumers. This enables the company to provide high-quality meat directly to consumers.

In the "meat food service" segment, Yakiniku no Gyutan Co., Ltd. and OM2 Dining Co., Ltd. provide meat dishes to consumers through restaurants. This allows consumers to enjoy S-Foods products through dining out.

As other operations, Toren Co., Ltd. operates refrigerated warehouse services. This supports the storage and distribution of meat products, enabling an efficient supply chain.

S-Foods is a company pursuing global growth centered on its meat business. The company's management philosophy is to contribute to people worldwide by providing "delicious and healthy stamina foods that inspire appeal." Based on this philosophy, the company develops products emphasizing quality, safety, and functionality to meet diverse customer needs.

S-Foods aims to achieve consolidated net sales of 500 billion yen and ordinary income of 20 billion yen in the near term. To reach these targets, the company is building an integrated supply chain from meat production to sales and strengthening distribution capabilities both domestically and internationally. This positions the company to respond flexibly to changes in social conditions.

The company is advancing capital investments and consolidation of production facilities with a focus on strengthening sales both domestically and internationally. In the United States, the company has begun operating a new factory to expand supply capacity. Domestically, the company is also developing necessary facilities to build an efficient production system.

In the products business, the company is focusing on developing new products using variety meats and domestic beef. The company is undertaking initiatives to capture consumer interest, including launching new products ahead of the Osaka Expo and reviving its proprietary brand "Koshien no Aji."

In the retail business, the company is activating existing stores and closing unprofitable locations while planning new store openings and new store formats. The company carefully evaluates location conditions and profitability to diversify revenue. In the foodservice business, the company is strengthening the competitiveness of steakhouse restaurants and yakiniku chains while focusing on new store development.

S-Foods aims to provide stable profit returns to shareholders while investing in creating a comfortable work environment for employees. The company has established a Health Management Promotion Office to improve employee satisfaction and enhance overall management quality.