Yamauchi Food Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture; President: Koji Okamoto) integrated with its group company, Kumamoto Chicken Co., Ltd., effective July 1, 2026. This integration will strengthen our consistent system from processing to sales, promoting improvements in quality control and operational efficiency. As the new Yamauchi Food, we aim to become a leading poultry company in Kyushu, delivering high-value-added chicken from the region to the entire nation. ■ Background and Objectives of Integration The purpose of this integration is to further solidify our consistent system from processing to sales. Amidst changing market conditions, we aim to achieve the following by consolidating the management resources of both companies: Advancement of quality control systems Stable supply through operational efficiency Strengthening the development of high-value-added "brand chicken" ■ Future Outlook Yamauchi Food will provide even safer and more secure chicken to regional dining tables, contribute to the local economy, and aim for growth as a poultry company targeting the national market. ■ Company Overview Company Name: Yamauchi Food Co., Ltd. (Yamauchi Group) President Koji Okamoto Location: 711-2 Ishibuchi, Kamoto-machi, Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture, 861-0311 Yamauchi Food Brand Site: https://yamauchinotori.jp Yamauchi Group Corporate Site: https://www.yamauchi-f.co.jp Inquiries regarding this site and its content: Yamauchi Food Co., Ltd. Contact: Wana-uchi TEL: 0968-46-3188 MAIL: yamauchi.f@yamauchi-f.co.jp Address: 711-2 Ishibuchi, Kamoto-machi, Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture, 861-0311 https://yamauchinotori.jp https://www.yamauchi-f.co.jp