• House Foods addressed a Nikkei report on a potential privatization of Ichibanya, including a possible sale of its Ichibanya stake.
• The report was not based on any announcement from the group.
• All options remain under review, including privatization, to boost corporate and shareholder value.
• No specific decisions have been made.
• Any disclosure-triggering developments will be announced promptly.

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