Established in 1997 and listed on the Catalist Board of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited in February 2009, Japan Foods Holding Ltd. (“Japan Foods” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) is one of the leading F&B groups in Singapore specialising in quality and authentic Japanese cuisine. In Singapore, the Group operates a chain of more than 40 restaurants serving authentic Japanese fare under various franchise as well as self-developed brands. The Group’s franchise restaurant brands include its flagship “Ajisen Ramen” brand as well as the “Kazokutei”, “Menya Musashi” and “Osaka Ohsho” brands. In 2015, Japan Foods made its first foray into non-Japanese cuisine with the launch of “New ManLee Bak Kut Teh”, a brand franchised from Malaysia. Besides franchise brands, the Group has also developed its own brands including “Tokyo Walker”, “Fruit Paradise”, “Japanese Gourmet Town”, “Dutch Baby Cafe” and “Ginza Kushi-Katsu”. Japan Foods’ network extends beyond Singapore to include “Ajisen Ramen” restaurants in Malaysia and Vietnam operated by sub-franchisees and “Menya Musashi” restaurants in China and Hong Kong operated by associated companies. The Group has its own production facility located at its central kitchen in Kampong Ampat, Singapore.