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TOKYO (Reuters) - Seven & i Holdings is exploring establishing an intermediate holding company for its supermarket, restaurant arms and non-core assets to attract external investment and focus on its convenience store operations, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Thursday.
The retail giant's reform plans will be announced alongside its second quarter earnings later on Thursday, the Yomiuri said.
(Reporting by Anton Bridge; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
