Financial Performance - Total revenue for the first quarter of FY2021 was ¥619.7 billion, a decrease of 0.6% compared to the same period last year[5]. - Operating profit for the first quarter increased by 23.3% to ¥113.0 billion, despite a decline in revenue[7]. - Gross profit margin improved by 2.2 percentage points to 52.4% in the first quarter[7]. - Net profit attributable to the parent company was ¥70.4 billion, a decrease of 0.7% year-on-year[7]. - UNIQLO Japan's Q1 revenue reached ¥253.8 billion, an increase of 8.9% year-on-year, with operating profit rising by 55.8% to ¥60 billion[8]. - Same-store sales in Japan increased by 7.3%, driven by strong sales of homewear and seasonal items[8]. - Online store sales in Japan grew significantly by 48.3% to ¥36.7 billion[8]. - UNIQLO Overseas reported Q1 revenue of ¥260.6 billion, a decrease of 7.2%, while operating profit increased by 9.5% to ¥41.4 billion[9]. - The global brand segment reported Q1 revenue of ¥28 billion, down 22.3%, with an operating loss of ¥2 billion[11]. - For the three months ended November 30, 2020, the company reported revenues of ¥619,797 million, a slight decrease of 0.1% compared to ¥623,484 million for the same period in 2019[42]. - Operating profit decreased to ¥113,094 million, down 10.5% from ¥91,690 million year-over-year[42]. - The company reported a comprehensive income of ¥67,641 million for the three months ended November 30, 2020, compared to ¥110,125 million in the same period last year[43]. Assets and Liabilities - The total assets increased to ¥2,539.5 billion from ¥2,528.3 billion year-on-year[5]. - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were ¥1,154.6 billion, up from ¥1,115.0 billion year-on-year[5]. - Total assets as of November 30, 2020, were ¥2,539,457 million, an increase from ¥2,411,990 million as of August 31, 2020[40]. - Total liabilities increased to ¥1,500,432 million from ¥1,415,910 million, indicating a rise in financial obligations[40]. - The company's equity totaled ¥1,039,025 million, up from ¥996,079 million, reflecting a growth in shareholder value[40]. Cash Flow - Operating cash flow for the three months ended November 30, 2020, was ¥1,403 billion, a 43.7% increase year-over-year[14]. - The net cash generated from operating activities was ¥140,334 million for the three months ended November 30, 2020, up from ¥97,650 million in the same period of 2019, indicating a 43.6% increase[49]. - Cash and cash equivalents as of November 30, 2020, were ¥11,546 billion, an increase of ¥610 billion from the previous fiscal year-end[13]. Business Strategy and Expansion - The company aims to expand its overseas UNIQLO and GU businesses, as well as global e-commerce operations[7]. - The company continues to open UNIQLO stores in various markets and flagship stores in major cities worldwide[7]. - The company plans to continue expanding its UNIQLO and GU brands both domestically and internationally, focusing on enhancing online sales channels[50]. - The company is investing in new technologies and product development to improve operational efficiency and customer experience[50]. Stock Options and Shareholder Information - The company granted stock options to 694 employees and 1,435 employees of its subsidiaries, totaling 22,306 stock options[26]. - The exercise price for the stock options is set at 1 yen per share, with a fair value of 78,237 yen and a paid-in capital of 39,119 yen on the grant date[26]. - The total number of issued shares as of November 30, 2020, is 106,073,656 shares[34]. - The company declared a dividend payment of ¥24,504 million during the period[47]. - Basic earnings per share for the period was ¥689.29, slightly down from ¥694.73 in the previous year[42]. Market Conditions and Challenges - The first quarter saw a net loss of ¥5.9 billion due to foreign exchange losses, impacting pre-tax profit which grew by 5.0% to ¥107.1 billion[7]. - The impact of COVID-19 is expected to continue affecting business operations, with a recovery anticipated by August 2021[52]. - The company experienced a decrease in retained earnings, which stood at ¥942,343 million as of November 30, 2019, down from ¥933,303 million at the beginning of the period[45]. Audit and Compliance - The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34[37]. - Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC reviewed the quarterly financial statements for the three-month period ending November 30, 2020[38]. - Management is responsible for preparing the interim condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34[85].

Financial Performance - Total revenue for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2020, was ¥2,008,846 million, a decrease of 12.3% compared to the previous year[7]. - Operating profit for the same period was ¥149,347 million, down 42.1% year-over-year[7]. - Profit attributable to owners of the parent company was ¥90,357 million, a decline of 44.4% from the previous year[7]. - Operating income for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2020, was ¥156,356 million, a decrease of 15.4% from the previous year[9]. - Net income for the same period was ¥62,422 million, down 41.1% compared to the previous year[9]. - The overall pre-tax profit for the fiscal year was ¥152.8 billion, a decrease of 39.4% year-on-year[49]. - The company recorded impairment losses of ¥23.0 billion for the fiscal year due to deteriorating performance caused by the pandemic[49]. - The company reported a total comprehensive income of ¥109,085 million for the year ended August 31, 2020, compared to ¥155,049 million in the previous year, a decrease of 29.6%[199]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets increased to ¥2,411,990 million, up 19.9% from the previous year[7]. - Total liabilities rose to ¥1,415,910 million, an increase of 37.8% from ¥1,027,024 million in the previous year[195]. - Non-current assets significantly increased to ¥756,799 million, up from ¥372,384 million, marking a growth of 103.5%[195]. - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the fiscal year were ¥1,093,531 million, reflecting a slight increase from ¥1,086,519 million in the previous year[7]. Employee and Workforce - The number of employees increased to 57,727, up from 56,523 in the previous year[7]. - The total number of employees across all divisions was 57,727 as of August 31, 2020, a decrease from 70,765 the previous year[27]. - The average annual salary for employees was 9,013 thousand JPY as of August 31, 2020[29]. - The increase in employee numbers was primarily due to new store openings, indicating ongoing market expansion efforts[27]. Market Expansion and Strategy - The company has been expanding its market presence, with significant historical milestones including the establishment of UNIQLO stores in various international locations[11]. - UNIQLO opened its first global flagship store in New York's Soho, covering over 3,300 square meters[13]. - The overseas UNIQLO business is a key growth driver, with plans to open numerous stores in Greater China, Southeast Asia, and Oceania, while also targeting profitability in the U.S. market[37]. - The company aims to become the world's leading digital consumer retail company in the apparel sector, focusing on expanding overseas UNIQLO and GU businesses, as well as e-commerce operations[33]. COVID-19 Impact - The company faced significant challenges during the fiscal year ending August 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which had a more severe impact on the global economy than the 2008 financial crisis[32]. - The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted all business operations, leading to factory shutdowns, logistics delays, and reduced store operating hours[44]. - The group is actively expanding overseas business, increasing the proportion of overseas sales in total net sales[44]. - The group has implemented emergency measures based on expert advice to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among employees and customers[44]. Sustainability and Governance - The company is focused on sustainable development, addressing ESG issues such as labor conditions, human rights, and environmental protection in its production processes[40]. - The company aims to reduce plastic usage in shopping bags and product packaging by 85% (approximately 7,800 tons) by 2020[54]. - The company has established a sustainable development committee focusing on climate change, energy efficiency, and waste management[44]. - The company has established various committees, including the Sustainability Committee and the Disclosure Committee, to enhance governance and transparency[129]. Shareholder Information - The total dividend for the fiscal year remained at 480 yen per share, consisting of an interim dividend of 240 yen and a year-end dividend of 240 yen[122]. - The company aims to improve performance and distribute profits reasonably based on performance, maintaining a high dividend payout policy[122]. - The major shareholders include Masaru Yanai with 22,037 thousand shares (21.58%) and The Master Trust Bank of Japan, Ltd. with 20,785 thousand shares (20.36%) as of August 31, 2020[109]. Risk Management - The group has established a risk management committee directly overseen by the board, responsible for identifying significant risks and enhancing management systems[41]. - The company conducts regular risk analyses to identify potential financial losses, business interruptions, or damage to brand reputation, implementing measures to manage these risks[144]. - The company has established a liability limitation agreement with external directors and auditors, capping liability at 5 million yen or a higher statutory amount[140]. Corporate Governance - The board consists of nine members, including five external directors, enhancing the board's independence and supervisory functions[126]. - The company has established a strict internal control system to ensure compliance with group policies and regulations, enhancing operational legality and efficiency[141]. - The company emphasizes the importance of diverse opinions from external auditors and directors in its decision-making process[166].

Financial Performance - Total revenue for the first three quarters of FY2020 was ¥1,544.924 billion, a decrease of 15.2% compared to the same period last year[9]. - Operating profit for the same period was ¥132.383 billion, down 46.6% year-on-year[9]. - Profit attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter was ¥90.640 billion, a decline of 42.9% compared to the previous year[9]. - Japan UNIQLO's revenue for the first three quarters of the fiscal year was ¥598.8 billion, a decrease of 14.6% year-on-year, with operating profit down 18.1% to ¥79.1 billion[10]. - Overseas UNIQLO's revenue for the first three quarters was ¥673.5 billion, down 17.9%, with operating profit declining 58.5% to ¥51.8 billion[11]. - GU's revenue for the first three quarters was ¥187.4 billion, a slight increase of 1.1%, while operating profit fell 22.2% to ¥20.4 billion[12]. - Global Brands' revenue for the first three quarters was ¥83.3 billion, a decrease of 26.7%, resulting in an operating loss of ¥6.0 billion[13]. - The company reported a decrease in pre-tax profit to ¥142.4 billion, down by ¥104.7 billion year-over-year[16]. - The company reported a net profit of ¥91,475 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2020, compared to ¥173,993 million for the same period in 2019, indicating a decline of about 47%[40]. - For the nine months ended May 31, 2020, the company reported a net profit of ¥90,640 million, compared to ¥247,211 million for the same period in 2019, indicating a significant decline[47]. Impairment and Losses - The company recorded an impairment loss of ¥15.2 billion on property, plant, and equipment due to poor performance of loss-making stores[9]. - Impairment losses for the nine months ended May 31, 2020, totaled ¥15,296 million, significantly higher than the ¥2,050 million recorded for the same period in 2019[72][75]. - The company reported a significant increase in impairment losses related to right-of-use assets, amounting to ¥11,732 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2020[74]. - The impairment losses primarily stemmed from declining profitability of several stores, including flagship locations, due to the pandemic[75][76]. Cash Flow and Assets - The net cash generated from operating activities was ¥173.122 billion for the nine-month period[6]. - As of May 31, 2020, total assets amounted to ¥2,337,738 million, an increase from ¥2,010,558 million as of August 31, 2019, representing a growth of about 16.1%[35]. - Cash used in investing activities was ¥70 billion, a decrease of ¥3.4 billion or 4.7% year-over-year[17]. - Cash used in financing activities increased to ¥149.4 billion, up by ¥54.7 billion or 57.8% year-over-year[18]. - The company’s cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were ¥1,045,734 million, a decrease from ¥1,105,085 million at the beginning of the period, representing a net decrease of ¥40,785 million[47]. Market Expansion and Strategy - The company aims to expand its overseas UNIQLO and GU businesses, focusing on major cities and flagship stores[9]. - The overseas UNIQLO business is currently in a growth phase, particularly in Greater China and Southeast Asia[9]. - The company plans to establish itself as the world's leading apparel retail manufacturer through digital consumer retail initiatives[9]. - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and investing in new product development to drive future growth[40]. - The company plans to continue expanding its UNIQLO and GU brands both domestically and internationally, focusing on enhancing its online retail presence[48]. COVID-19 Impact - In the third quarter, revenue dropped by 35.5% year-on-year, and operating profit fell by 74.0% due to COVID-19 impacts, with 311 out of 813 stores temporarily closed[10]. - In the third quarter, all regions experienced significant declines in revenue and profit due to COVID-19, but online sales showed growth due to promotional measures[11]. - The company has been actively supporting communities during the pandemic, donating millions of masks and protective gear to healthcare institutions[14]. - The company anticipates that the impact of COVID-19 will continue until at least August 2021, affecting store operations and profitability[75]. - The impact of COVID-19 on the group's performance is expected to persist until August 2021, with gradual recovery anticipated from June 2020[64]. Financial Reporting and Standards - The group has adopted IFRS 16 "Leases" starting from the first quarter of the fiscal year, with no restatement of prior period information[52]. - The accounting treatment for leases includes recognizing right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for leases other than short-term and low-value asset leases[54]. - The group’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standards, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards[50]. - The interim financial statements for the nine months ended May 31, 2020, were approved by the Chairman and CFO on July 10, 2020[49]. - The group has clarified the accounting treatment for uncertainties in income tax under IFRIC 23[51].

Financial Performance - Total revenue for the six-month period ending February 29, 2020, was ¥1,208,512 million, a decrease of 4.7% compared to the previous year[6]. - Operating profit for the same period was ¥136,736 million, down 20.9% year-on-year[6]. - Profit attributable to owners of the parent for the six-month period was ¥100,459 million, a decrease of 11.9% compared to the previous year[6]. - Japan UNIQLO's revenue for the first half of the fiscal year was 463.5 billion JPY, a decrease of 5.7% year-on-year, while profit increased by 5.7% to 71.6 billion JPY[10]. - Overseas UNIQLO's revenue decreased by 6.7% year-on-year to 541.2 billion JPY, with profit dropping significantly by 39.8% to 53.2 billion JPY, primarily due to COVID-19 impacts[11]. - The company reported a pre-tax profit of ¥150.8 billion, a decrease of ¥23.3 billion compared to the previous year[17]. - The company reported a gross profit of ¥576,790 million for the six months ended February 29, 2020, down from ¥606,773 million in the previous year, a decrease of approximately 4.9%[41]. - The company reported a net profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥100,459 million for the six months ended February 29, 2020, compared to ¥114,029 million in the previous period[94]. Assets and Liabilities - The total assets as of February 29, 2020, amounted to ¥2,454,296 million, an increase from ¥2,015,201 million the previous year[6]. - Total liabilities increased to 1,389.5 billion JPY, up by 362.4 billion JPY, primarily due to an increase in lease liabilities[15]. - The total equity attributable to the parent company as of February 28, 2019, was ¥862,936 million, up from ¥902,777 million, showing a decrease of about 4.4%[47]. - The company’s total liabilities decreased from ¥473,442 million as of August 31, 2019, to ¥469,262 million as of February 29, 2020[96]. Cash Flow - The net cash generated from operating activities was ¥236,680 million, compared to ¥230,899 million in the previous year[6]. - The net cash generated from operating activities for the six months ended February 29, 2020, was ¥236.6 billion, an increase of ¥5.7 billion or 2.5% compared to the same period last year[17]. - The net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended February 29, 2020, was ¥58.8 billion, a decrease of ¥0.8 billion or 1.4% compared to the same period last year[18]. - The net cash used in financing activities for the six months ended February 29, 2020, was ¥99.1 billion, an increase of ¥35.9 billion or 56.9% compared to the same period last year[19]. - Cash and cash equivalents as of February 29, 2020, were 1,184.3 billion JPY, reflecting an increase of 97.7 billion JPY from the previous fiscal year-end[16]. Market Expansion and Strategy - The company aims to expand its overseas UNIQLO and GU businesses, focusing on major cities and flagship stores[9]. - The company plans to continue expanding its UNIQLO and GU brands both domestically and internationally, focusing on enhancing product offerings and market presence[53]. - The company plans to invest a total of ¥2,085 million in the UNIQLO TOKYO store, with a planned completion date in May 2020[23]. Impact of COVID-19 - The company is experiencing significant revenue and profit declines in South Korea and Greater China due to COVID-19[9]. - Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the company temporarily closed all 28 stores in Singapore starting April 7, 2020, and other stores across various countries, impacting overall business operations[101]. - The company has not been able to reasonably estimate the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its operations for the fiscal year due to the uncertainty surrounding the situation[101]. Shareholder Information - As of February 29, 2020, the total number of issued shares was 106,073,656[27]. - Major shareholders include Tadashi Yanai with 21.59% ownership and The Master Trust Bank of Japan, Ltd. with 19.69% ownership[29]. - The company holds 3,991,435 treasury shares, accounting for 3.76% of the total issued shares[36]. Financial Reporting and Standards - The company’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with international accounting standards[36]. - Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC reviewed the quarterly and interim financial statements for the three and six months ended February 29, 2020[37]. - Management is responsible for preparing and presenting the interim condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS 34[105].

Financial Performance - Total revenue for the first quarter of FY2020 was ¥623.48 billion, a decrease of 3.3% year-on-year[5]. - Operating profit for the same period was ¥91.69 billion, down 12.4% compared to the previous year[5]. - Gross profit margin was 50.2%, a decline of 0.2 percentage points year-on-year[7]. - Net profit attributable to the parent company was ¥70.91 billion, a decrease of 3.5% year-on-year[5]. - Revenue from the Japan UNIQLO segment was ¥233 billion, a decline of 5.3% year-on-year[8]. - Online store sales in Japan reached ¥24.7 billion, an increase of 4.1% year-on-year[8]. - The net profit before tax for the quarter was ¥102 billion, down 8.2% year-on-year[7]. - Overseas UNIQLO revenue for Q1 was ¥280.7 billion, a decrease of 3.6% year-on-year, with operating profit down 28.0% to ¥37.8 billion[9]. - The Greater China region saw revenue and profit growth before currency effects, but operating profit declined due to RMB depreciation and lower profits in Hong Kong[9]. - Online sales in mainland China achieved approximately 30% revenue growth, continuing a strong trend[9]. - GU division reported Q1 revenue of ¥72.9 billion, an increase of 11.4%, and operating profit of ¥12.3 billion, up 44.4%[10]. - Global Brands division revenue for Q1 was ¥36.1 billion, down 11.4%, with operating profit declining 31.5% to ¥1.8 billion[11]. Cash Flow and Assets - The cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were ¥1,115.03 billion[5]. - The company reported a net cash inflow from operating activities of ¥97.65 billion[5]. - Operating cash flow for the three months ending November 30 was ¥97.6 billion, an increase of 224.0% year-on-year[15]. - Total assets as of November 30 were ¥2,528.2 billion, an increase of ¥517.7 billion from the previous fiscal year-end[12]. - Total liabilities increased to ¥1,494.0 billion, up ¥467.0 billion from the previous fiscal year-end[13]. - Cash and cash equivalents increased to ¥1,115.0 billion, up ¥28.5 billion from the previous fiscal year-end[14]. Sustainability Initiatives - The company is focusing on sustainability initiatives, including recycling down jackets and using recycled polyester for new products[12]. Stock Options and Shares - As of November 30, 2019, the total number of issued shares was 106,073,656[24]. - The company issued stock options for 3,548 shares to employees, with an exercise period from November 8, 2022, to November 7, 2029[26]. - The company granted stock options to 528 employees and 1,389 employees of its subsidiaries, totaling 37,424 stock options[29]. - The exercise price for the stock options is set at 1 Japanese Yen per share, with a fair value of 66,733 Yen at the grant date[29]. - The company emphasizes that unexercised stock options will become invalid in the event of a reorganization[30]. Financial Statements and Accounting Standards - The company's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with international accounting standards[37]. - Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC has reviewed the quarterly financial statements for the three-month period ending November 30, 2019[38]. - The company has adopted IFRS 16 "Leases" starting from the first quarter of the fiscal year, affecting the accounting treatment of leases[55]. - The adoption of IFRS 16 resulted in the recognition of right-of-use assets amounting to ¥368,714 million and an increase in lease liabilities of approximately ¥420,488 million[63]. Dividends - The company paid dividends amounting to ¥24,484 million in the three months ended November 30, 2018, and the same amount was recorded in 2019[46]. - For the three-month period ending November 30, 2019, total dividends paid increased slightly to ¥24,494 million, maintaining the per share dividend at ¥240[76]. Market Expansion and Future Growth - The company aims to expand its overseas UNIQLO and GU businesses, focusing on major cities and flagship stores[7]. - The company plans to focus on market expansion and new product development to drive future growth[40].

Financial Performance - Total revenue for the fiscal year 2018/19 reached ¥2,290,548 million, an increase of 7.5% compared to the previous year[7]. - Operating profit for the same period was ¥257,636 million, reflecting a growth of 9.1% year-over-year[7]. - Profit attributable to owners of the parent company was ¥162,578 million, up 5.4% from the prior year[7]. - The total comprehensive income for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2019, was ¥2,290.5 billion, representing a 7.5% increase year-over-year[51]. - The operating profit for the same period was ¥257.6 billion, a year-over-year increase of 9.1%, marking the best performance in history[51]. - The total revenue for the overseas UNIQLO segment reached ¥1,026.0 billion, a 14.5% year-over-year increase, with operating profit rising by 16.8% to ¥138.9 billion[53]. - The revenue from the Greater China region amounted to ¥502.5 billion, reflecting a 14.3% year-over-year growth, while operating profit increased by 20.8% to ¥89.0 billion[54]. - The total revenue for the global brand segment was ¥149.9 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 2.9%, while operating profit was ¥3.6 billion, compared to a loss of ¥4.1 billion in the previous year[56]. Assets and Liabilities - The total assets increased to ¥2,010,558 million, marking a rise of 2.9% compared to the previous fiscal year[7]. - Total assets increased to ¥1,054,758 million, up 6.2% from ¥993,413 million in the previous year[9]. - Total liabilities decreased by ¥23.6 billion to ¥1,027.0 billion, primarily due to a reduction in trade and other payables[70]. - Total net assets increased by ¥80.7 billion to ¥983.5 billion, driven by an increase in retained earnings[71]. Employee and Operational Metrics - The number of employees rose to 56,523, an increase of 7.3% year-over-year[7]. - The total number of employees across all divisions was 56,523 as of August 31, 2019, reflecting an increase due to new store openings[28]. - The average number of employees was 105,588, with sales per employee reaching 16,899 thousand yen, a 1.6% increase from the previous year[65]. - The total number of UNIQLO sales units in Japan was 841,600, which is a slight increase from 834,941 units in the previous year[63]. Cash Flow and Investments - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the fiscal year stood at ¥1,086,519 million, up from ¥999,697 million in the previous year[7]. - Operating cash flow for the year ended August 31, 2019, was ¥300.5 billion, an increase of 70.4% compared to the previous year, driven by a decrease in inventory by ¥38.1 billion[59]. - Investment cash flow for the year ended August 31, 2019, was a net outflow of ¥78.7 billion, an increase of 37.7% from the previous year, primarily due to purchases of property, plant, and equipment totaling ¥41.5 billion[60]. - The total comprehensive capital investment for the fiscal year was ¥85.2 billion, an increase of ¥15.8 billion compared to the previous year[51]. Market Expansion and Strategy - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and investing in new product development[7]. - The overseas UNIQLO business is a key growth driver, with plans to significantly expand new store openings in Greater China, Southeast Asia, and Oceania, while aiming for profitability in the U.S. market[36]. - The company aims to expand its e-commerce business and open flagship stores in major cities globally as part of its mid-term vision to become the world's leading apparel retail manufacturer[51]. - Fast Retailing aims to enhance its operational efficiency and explore potential mergers and acquisitions to drive growth[7]. Sustainability and Corporate Governance - The company is committed to addressing sustainability challenges in the apparel industry, focusing on labor conditions, environmental protection, and corporate governance[39]. - The company established a Human Rights Committee in July 2018 to address human rights issues throughout the supply chain[58]. - The company aims to implement a new technology in denim production that significantly reduces water usage by 2020 across all brands[57]. - The company has partnered with the UN Women to improve the status of women in the apparel industry as part of its sustainability efforts[57]. Risks and Challenges - The company faces risks related to management personnel, competition, reliance on specific geographic production locations, and potential adverse effects from acquisitions[40][41][42][43][44]. - Currency risk is a concern, as most products imported through UNIQLO are priced in USD, which could impact long-term operational performance if exchange rates fluctuate significantly[46]. - The company is subject to various regulatory risks, including product liability and consumer protection laws, which could negatively affect its operations and customer trust[48]. Stock Options and Shareholder Information - The company has a total of 106,073,656 issued ordinary shares as of August 31, 2019[89]. - Major shareholders include Masahiro Yanai with 22,037 thousand shares (21.59%) and The Master Trust Bank of Japan, Ltd. with 21,012 thousand shares (20.59%) as of August 31, 2019[117]. - The total number of shares held by the top ten shareholders amounts to 83,841 thousand shares, representing 82.15% of the total issued shares[117]. - The total dividend for the fiscal year is 480 JPY, an increase of 40 JPY from the previous year, consisting of an interim dividend of 240 JPY and a final dividend of 240 JPY[131]. Governance and Management - The board consists of nine members, including five external directors, ensuring a majority of independent oversight[135]. - The company has established various committees, including the Human Resources Committee and the Sustainability Committee, to enhance governance and address key organizational changes and sustainable development policies[136][137]. - The company emphasizes transparency in management through the Disclosure Committee, which held 15 meetings in the fiscal year to ensure timely and accurate information disclosure[138]. - The company has a robust internal control system, with external auditors actively participating in board discussions to enhance oversight[135].

Financial Performance - Total revenue for the first three quarters of the fiscal year 2019 reached ¥1,822.877 billion, a 7.0% increase compared to the same period last year[7] - Operating profit for the same period was ¥247.688 billion, reflecting a 3.7% year-on-year growth[7] - Profit before tax recorded ¥247.211 billion, up 4.1% from the previous year[7] - Net profit attributable to the parent company was ¥158.668 billion, marking a 7.0% increase year-on-year[7] - Basic earnings per share for the nine-month period were ¥1,554.94, compared to ¥1,454.29 in the previous year[7] - The company reported a gross profit of ¥892,677 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2019, compared to ¥850,393 million for the same period in 2018, indicating a growth of approximately 5%[39] - The company reported a net income of ¥158,668 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2019, compared to ¥148,335 million for the same period in 2018, representing a growth of 6.5%[48] - For the three months ended May 31, 2019, the profit was ¥49,062 million, an increase of 3.1% compared to ¥47,608 million for the same period in 2018[44] Revenue Breakdown - UNIQLO Japan's revenue for the first three quarters was 701 billion JPY, a slight decrease of 0.5% year-on-year, with operating profit at 96.7 billion JPY, down 19.5%[12] - UNIQLO Overseas reported revenue of 820.5 billion JPY for the first three quarters, an increase of 14.6%, with operating profit at 124.8 billion JPY, up 11.1%[13] - GU's revenue for the first three quarters was 185.3 billion JPY, an increase of 11.2%, with operating profit at 26.3 billion JPY, up 74.5%[14] - The Greater China region generated ¥402,594 million in revenue, accounting for 22.1% of total revenue[78] Assets and Liabilities - The total assets increased to ¥1,974.493 billion from ¥1,648.823 billion year-on-year[7] - Total liabilities were 964.3 billion JPY, a decrease of 86.3 billion JPY, with net assets totaling 1,010.1 billion JPY, an increase of 107.4 billion JPY[17] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were ¥1,105.085 billion, an increase from ¥858.359 billion at the end of the previous fiscal year[7] - Total assets as of May 31, 2019, amounted to ¥1,974,493 million, a slight increase from ¥1,953,466 million as of August 31, 2018[37] - Total liabilities decreased to ¥964,303 million as of May 31, 2019, from ¥1,050,688 million as of August 31, 2018[37] Cash Flow - Operating cash flow for the nine months ended May 31, 2019, was ¥286.2 billion, an increase of ¥28 billion or 10.9% year-over-year[19] - Investment cash flow for the same period was a net outflow of ¥73.5 billion, up ¥37.6 billion or 105.0% year-over-year[20] - Financing cash flow for the nine months ended May 31, 2019, was a net outflow of ¥94.7 billion, an increase of ¥51.6 billion or 119.7% year-over-year[21] - The net cash generated from operating activities was ¥286,216 million, compared to ¥258,122 million for the previous year, indicating an 11% growth[50] Strategic Initiatives - The company aims to expand its overseas UNIQLO and GU brands, focusing on the Greater China region and Southeast Asia for growth[11] - The company plans to open flagship and large stores in major cities worldwide to enhance UNIQLO's brand position[11] - The company continues to focus on becoming the world's leading apparel retail manufacturer as part of its mid-term vision[11] - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and investing in new product development to drive future growth[78] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company paid cash dividends totaling ¥48.9 billion, an increase of ¥10.7 billion year-over-year[21] - Total dividends paid for the nine-month period ending May 31, 2019, amounted to ¥24,492 million, with a dividend per share of ¥240[76] Inventory and Impairment - Inventory decreased by ¥144.6 billion compared to an increase of ¥129.8 billion in the previous year[19] - The company reported a loss from impairment of ¥2,050 million, a significant decrease from ¥10,353 million in the previous year, indicating improved asset management[50] - As of May 31, 2019, inventory write-downs to net realizable value were ¥5,046 million, up from ¥4,082 million as of May 31, 2018[68] Other Financial Metrics - The company experienced a foreign exchange loss of ¥5,755 million for the nine-month period ending May 31, 2019, compared to a loss of ¥4,764 million in the previous year[83] - The company’s total financing costs increased to ¥9,268 million for the nine-month period ending May 31, 2019, from ¥6,836 million in the previous year[83] - The company recognized an impairment loss of ¥10,353 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2018, primarily related to the COMPTOIR DES COTONNIERS business[71]

Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q1 2019 was ¥644.66 billion, an increase of 4.4% year-over-year[7] - Operating profit for Q1 2019 was ¥104.67 billion, a decrease of 8.1% year-over-year[7] - Profit attributable to owners of the parent for Q1 2019 was ¥73.48 billion, a decrease of 6.4% year-over-year[7] - Revenue from the Japan UNIQLO segment was ¥246.1 billion, a decrease of 4.3% year-over-year[8] - Overseas UNIQLO revenue for Q1 reached ¥291.3 billion, a year-on-year increase of 12.8%, with operating profit at ¥52.5 billion, up 12.6%[9] - GU's Q1 revenue was ¥65.4 billion, a year-on-year increase of 7.7%, but operating profit decreased by 4.9% due to increased advertising expenses[10] - Global Brands segment revenue for Q1 was ¥40.7 billion, up 1.8%, while operating profit fell by 9.9%[11] - Total revenue for the three months ended November 30, 2018, was ¥644,466 million, with a year-over-year increase of 4.5%[62] - Operating profit for the same period was ¥104,665 million, reflecting a 3.4% increase compared to the previous year[62] - Revenue from UNIQLO Japan was ¥246,140 million, accounting for 38.2% of total revenue[70] - The Greater China region generated ¥134,848 million in revenue, representing 20.9% of total revenue[70] Cash Flow and Financial Position - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were ¥979.09 billion[4] - Operating cash flow for the three months ended November 30, 2018, was ¥30.1 billion, a decrease of 74.9% year-over-year[15] - Investment cash flow for the same period was a net outflow of ¥31.1 billion, an increase of 478.8% year-over-year[16] - Net cash used in financing activities for the three months ended November 30, 2018, was ¥27.1 billion, an increase of ¥10.5 billion (63.5% year-over-year) compared to the same period in 2017[17] - Cash dividends paid amounted to ¥24.4 billion, an increase of ¥6.6 billion year-over-year[17] - The cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were ¥979,087 million, down from ¥788,898 million at the end of the previous year[49] - The net cash used in financing activities increased to ¥27,144 million from ¥16,600 million in the previous year, indicating a higher outflow[49] - The company reported a net increase in cash and cash equivalents of ¥105,096 million, contrasting with a decrease of ¥20,609 million in the same period last year[49] Assets and Liabilities - As of November 30, 2018, total assets were ¥2,031.7 billion, an increase of ¥78.2 billion from the previous fiscal year-end[14] - Total liabilities as of November 30, 2018, were ¥1,050.4 billion, a slight decrease of ¥0.1 billion from the previous fiscal year-end[14] - Total assets decreased from ¥2,031,729 million on November 30, 2018, to ¥1,953,466 million on August 31, 2018, representing a decline of approximately 3.85%[37] - Total liabilities remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from ¥1,050,494 million on November 30, 2018, to ¥1,050,688 million on August 31, 2018[37] - Total equity decreased from ¥981,234 million on November 30, 2018, to ¥902,777 million on August 31, 2018, a decline of approximately 8%[37] Shareholder Information - The total number of issued shares was 106,073,656[23] - The major shareholder, Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., holds 4,053,800 shares, representing 3.82% of the total issued shares[34] - The total amount of dividends paid for the three months ended November 30, 2018, was ¥24,484 million, with a dividend per share of ¥240[67] Strategic Initiatives - The company aims to expand its UNIQLO and GU businesses internationally, focusing on major cities and flagship stores[7] - The US UNIQLO business is progressing towards profitability within the fiscal year[7] - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and investing in new product development to drive future growth[39] - The company opened several new overseas UNIQLO stores, including the UNIQLO Manila Global Flagship Store in the Philippines and UNIQLO Köln in Germany, both opened in October 2018[19] - The company plans to expand its market presence through new store openings in key international locations[19] Environmental and Social Responsibility - The company aims to reduce water usage in denim processing by over 90% for certain products, with plans to implement this technology across all brands by 2020[12] - The company donated 17,700 items to earthquake victims in Hokkaido and approximately 90,000 items to Venezuelan refugees in Colombia[13] Accounting and Compliance - The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the International Accounting Standards No. 34 for interim financial reporting[35] - The quarterly financial statements for the three-month period ending November 30, 2018, were reviewed by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC[36] - The company has adopted IFRS 9 and IFRS 15, which did not have a significant impact on the first quarter consolidated performance[57] Stock Options and Capital Management - The company granted stock options to 419 employees and 1,267 employees from subsidiaries, totaling 36,275 shares[27] - The exercise price for the stock options is set at 1 yen per share, with a fair value of 58,892 yen per share on the grant date[27] - The company will issue new stock options in the event of a reorganization, ensuring that holders of unexercised options receive equivalent rights in the new entity[29] - The total capital paid in relation to the stock options is 29,446 yen for the first plan and 29,882 yen for the second plan[27][29]