Uni-President Chairman Lo Chih-hsien: Japan Market Entry a 10-Year Goal; Investment in LOPIA to Strengthen Supply Chain

Uni-President Chairman Lo Chih-hsien stated that the Japanese market has been a key target for the company's Asian strategy for a decade. While Japanese corporate culture is conservative and acquisitions are difficult, the recent investment in the Japanese supermarket chain LOPIA provides a strategic entry point to connect with local suppliers and networks. Uni-President currently has production bases in South Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand. Lo emphasized that the company remains cautious regarding M&A due to high costs and procedural complexities, continuing to focus on consumer-related sectors such as food, beverages, and daily necessities.