FAST RE-DRS-NEW(06288) - 2023 - 年度业绩

Financial Performance - For the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023, total revenue reached ¥2,766,557 million, representing a 20.2% increase year-over-year[2] - Operating profit for the same period was ¥381,090 million, up 28.2% compared to the previous year[2] - Net profit attributable to shareholders was ¥296,229 million, reflecting an 8.4% increase from ¥273,335 million in the prior year[3] - For the fiscal year ending August 31, 2024, the company forecasts revenue of ¥3,050,000 million, a 10.2% increase, and operating profit of ¥450,000 million, up 18.1%[8] - The projected net profit attributable to shareholders for the fiscal year 2024 is ¥310,000 million, indicating a 4.6% increase[8] - Total revenue increased from ¥2,301,122 million in the fiscal year ending August 31, 2022, to ¥2,766,557 million for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023, representing a growth of approximately 20.2%[33] - Operating profit improved from ¥297,325 million to ¥381,090 million, marking a growth of approximately 28.2%[33] - Net income attributable to the parent company increased from ¥273,335 million to ¥296,229 million, a rise of about 8.4%[33] Assets and Liabilities - The total assets as of August 31, 2023, amounted to ¥3,303,694 million, with total equity of ¥1,873,360 million, resulting in an equity ratio of 55.1%[5] - As of August 31, 2023, total assets amounted to ¥33,036 billion, an increase of ¥1,199 billion from the previous fiscal year-end[27] - Total liabilities as of August 31, 2023, were ¥14,303 billion, a decrease of ¥1,380 billion from the previous fiscal year-end[27] - Net assets totaled ¥18,733 billion as of August 31, 2023, an increase of ¥2,579 billion from the previous fiscal year-end[27] Cash Flow - Cash generated from operating activities for the year was ¥463,216 million, compared to ¥430,817 million in the previous year[6] - Operating cash flow for the year ending August 31, 2023, was ¥463.2 billion, up from ¥430.8 billion in the previous year[28] - Investment cash flow for the year ending August 31, 2023, was a net outflow of ¥574.4 billion, compared to a net outflow of ¥212.2 billion in the previous year[29] - Financing cash flow for the year ending August 31, 2023, was a net outflow of ¥364.5 billion, compared to a net outflow of ¥213.0 billion in the previous year[29] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company declared a total annual dividend of ¥290.00 per share, with a payout ratio of 30.0%[7] - Basic earnings per share increased from ¥891.77 to ¥966.09, representing a growth of approximately 8.4%[33] - The company purchased treasury shares amounting to ¥27 million during the year, while it sold treasury shares for ¥1,778 million[35] - The company declared dividends totaling ¥73,074 million, which is a decrease from ¥53,123 million in the previous year[34] Regional Performance - The overseas UNIQLO business segment accounted for over 50% of total revenue and 60% of operating profit, indicating strong performance across all regions[14] - In Japan, UNIQLO's revenue totaled ¥890.4 billion, a 9.9% increase year-over-year, with same-store sales rising by 7.6%[16] - Overseas UNIQLO revenue reached ¥1,437.1 billion, a year-on-year increase of 28.5%, with operating profit at ¥226.9 billion, up 43.3%[17] - Greater China region generated revenue of ¥620.2 billion, a 15.2% increase, and operating profit of ¥104.3 billion, up 25.0%[17] - North America revenue reached ¥163.9 billion, a 43.7% increase, with operating profit at ¥21.1 billion, up 91.9%[17] - Europe revenue was ¥191.3 billion, a 49.1% increase, with operating profit of ¥27.3 billion, up 82.5%[17] Strategic Initiatives - The company aims to enhance its digital retail capabilities and diversify global revenue sources as part of its strategic goals[15] - The company plans to accelerate new store openings and strengthen product development in the overseas UNIQLO segment[15] - The company plans to expand its operations in North America and Europe, with specific revenue reporting for these regions starting from this fiscal year[43] Environmental and Social Responsibility - The company aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% in self-operated stores by 2030, with a target of using 50% recycled materials[23] - The partnership with UNHCR has produced approximately 2 million cloth sanitary pads and 430,000 women's underwear for Rohingya refugees[24] - The "PEACE FOR ALL" initiative generated ¥697 million in profits from T-shirt sales, with 29 public figures participating since June 2022[21] Other Financial Metrics - The gross profit margin decreased by 1.0 percentage points due to the depreciation of the yen affecting production costs[16] - The company reported a total comprehensive income of ¥576,247 million for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2022, compared to ¥443,916 million for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023, indicating a decrease of about 22.9%[33] - Total comprehensive income for the year was ¥423,601 million, compared to ¥554,833 million in the prior year, indicating a decrease of about 23.7%[34] - The company reported a decrease in other comprehensive income from ¥281,497 million to ¥127,371 million, reflecting a decline of about 54.7%[35] Impairment and Expenses - The company recorded a significant reduction in impairment losses, from ¥23,150 million in the previous year to ¥3,958 million for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023[51] - Sales, general, and administrative expenses increased to ¥1,054,368 million from ¥900,154 million, reflecting a rise of approximately 17.1%[47] - Advertising and promotion expenses rose to ¥92,312 million, compared to ¥79,267 million in the previous year, marking an increase of about 16.4%[47] - Financing costs increased from ¥7,560 million to ¥9,888 million, indicating a rise in interest expenses[49]