Culture Convenience Club

Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based holding company engaged in the operation of video and music soft rental chain shops under the name TSUTAYA. The Company operates in six business segments. The Franchise segment is engaged in the operation of franchised TSUTAYA shops and sells furniture and fixtures to the Company's franchisees. The Merchandise segment is involved in the provision of compact discs (CDs), books and others, as well as the contents business. The Retail segment operates retail stores. The Internet-Related segment provides information and mail-order services. The Card-Related segment is involved in the issue of credit cards, as well as the provision of card point programs. The Others segment is involved in the investment, operation and management of new businesses. The Company has 59 subsidiaries and 14 associated companies. The Company sold one of its subsidiary, IMJ Corporation on September 24, 2008.