AEON STORES<00984> - Change of Company Name

Market participants are requested to note that the name of Jusco Stores 
(Hong Kong) Co., Limited has been changed to "AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co., 
Limited". Accordingly, the stock short name of its ordinary shares (stock 
code: 984) has also been changed to "AEON STORES" with effect from today 
(17/07/2003).