Shikishimaya, K.K. cancelled the acquisition of 16.13% stake in Sapporo Plaza building from Hakuyosha Company, Ltd..

Hakuyosha Company, Ltd. is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the cleaning business, rental business and real estate business. The Company operates in three business segments. The Cleaning segment is engaged in the provision of cleaning, finishing up and processing services of dry cleaning products and laundry products for corporate and individual clients. The Rental segment is engaged in the rental and cleaning of uniforms, sheets and quilt covers for hotels, restaurants and companies. The Real Estate segment is engaged in the leasing, management and brokerage of real estate. The Company is also engaged in the house cleaning business, the rental of mops and mats, the sale and maintenance of washing machines, as well as the production and sale of uniforms and various laundry materials.