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This has already been factored into the consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending February 2027.","jir_summary":"### Details of Change in Business Expansion Plan\nWarabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co., Ltd. announced that the start of operations for the new factory in Columbus, Ohio, USA, initially scheduled for summer 2026 and disclosed on April 10, 2025, has been changed to undecided. This is due to changing U.S. economic conditions and market environment, with key client 7-Eleven, Inc. reviewing its supply chain in the North American region. The company is currently engaging in careful consultations with the client, requiring a reassessment of the production plan, hence the undecided start date.\n\n### Outlook and Impact on Earnings\nThe impact of the change in the start of operations has already been incorporated into the consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending February 2027, so no revisions to earnings forecasts are being made at this time. The company will continue to monitor market conditions and client trends closely and consider appropriate responses as necessary.","jir_financial_highlights":"New factory start of operations: Undecided (Before change: Summer 2026)\nImpact on consolidated earnings guidance: Factored in (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#WarabeyaNichiyoHoldings, #BusinessStrategy, #USExpansion","jir_key_figures":"New factory start of operations: Undecided (previously Summer 2026)\nMajor client: 7-Eleven, Inc.\nConsolidated earnings guidance for fiscal year ending February 2027: Impact factored in","jir_meta_title":"Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Changes Start Date of New Factory to Undecided, Impact Included in 2027 Earnings Guidance","jir_meta_description":"Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings has changed the start of operations for its new factory in Ohio, USA, from summer 2026 to undecided. 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