FAST RE-DRS-NEW(06288) - 2021 - 年度财报

Financial Performance - Total revenue for the fiscal year 2020/21 reached ¥2,132,992 million, a 6.2% increase from the previous year[4] - Operating profit for the same period was ¥249,011 million, reflecting a significant recovery from ¥149,347 million in the previous year[4] - Profit attributable to owners of the parent company was ¥169,847 million, up from ¥90,357 million, marking an increase of 88%[4] - Earnings per share for the fiscal year was ¥1,663.12, compared to ¥885.15 in the previous year[4] - Net income for the same period was ¥175,286 million, up from ¥62,422 million in 2020, marking an increase of 181%[5] - The total comprehensive income for the year was ¥222,891 million, which includes other comprehensive income of ¥45,461 million, compared to ¥19,776 million in the previous year[150] - The company reported a significant increase in other income, which rose to ¥18,238 million from ¥7,954 million, reflecting a growth of approximately 129.5%[147] - The pre-tax profit for the year was ¥265.8 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 73.9%, while net profit attributable to the parent company was ¥169.8 billion, an increase of 88.0%[39] Assets and Liabilities - The total assets of the company increased to ¥2,509,976 million, compared to ¥2,411,990 million in the previous year[4] - Total assets reached ¥1,100,398 million in 2021, compared to ¥1,063,356 million in 2020, reflecting a growth of 3.5%[5] - Total liabilities decreased to ¥1,347,678 million from ¥1,415,910 million, indicating a reduction of approximately 4.8%[146] - The company's equity increased to ¥1,162,298 million from ¥996,079 million, representing a growth of about 16.7%[146] - Cash and cash equivalents rose to ¥1,177,736 million from ¥1,093,531 million, an increase of approximately 7.7%[146] Employee and Workforce - The number of employees averaged 55,589, a decrease from 57,727 in the previous year[4] - The number of employees increased to 1,617 in 2021 from 1,589 in 2020, showing a growth in workforce[5] - The average age of employees in the company is 37 years and 8 months, with an average annual salary of ¥9,637,000[20] - The total number of employees across all divisions is 55,589, with 30,792 in overseas UNIQLO and 13,472 in Japan UNIQLO[19] Market Expansion and Operations - The company has expanded its market presence with the establishment of UNIQLO stores in various international locations since its inception in 1984[7] - UNIQLO opened its first global flagship store in New York's Soho, covering over 3,300 square meters[9] - The company opened its largest global flagship store in Ginza, Japan, in June 2020[10] - The overseas UNIQLO business is a key growth driver, with plans to accelerate store openings in Greater China, Southeast Asia, and Oceania, while North America aims to achieve profitability through cost structure reforms[28] - The company aims to expand its e-commerce and overseas UNIQLO business to achieve further growth, integrating e-commerce with physical stores for better customer insights and inventory management[22] Sustainability and Social Responsibility - The company has set a carbon reduction target for 2030 as part of its sustainability initiatives, focusing on addressing climate change and human rights issues within its supply chain[24] - The company is committed to creating a better society and future through its business activities, addressing pressing global issues such as climate change and inequality[22] - The company is actively promoting the "Ariake Project" to become a true digital retail enterprise, focusing on understanding customer needs and improving inventory management[25] - The company has initiated measures to support communities affected by COVID-19, including donations of protective gear and clothing[23] Corporate Governance - The board consists of nine members, including five external directors, enhancing the board's independence[91] - The company has established a liability limitation agreement with external directors and auditors, capping liability at 5 million yen or the higher amount prescribed by law[102] - The company has a directors' liability insurance policy that covers damages arising from claims against insured individuals, with certain exclusions for illegal profits and fraudulent actions[103] - The company has established a strict internal control system to ensure compliance with group policies and regulations, promoting ethical business practices across all subsidiaries[104] Financial Strategy and Investments - The company maintained a financial strategy focused on maximizing free cash flow while ensuring necessary growth investment and liquidity[53] - The total capital investment for the fiscal year was ¥100.6 billion, an increase of ¥17.9 billion compared to the previous year, with significant investments in automation warehouses related to the Ariake project[39] - The company plans to invest 34.3 billion yen in new store openings and 61.7 billion yen in logistics and IT investments for the fiscal year ending August 2022[55] Stock Options and Shareholder Information - The company operates a total of 300,000,000 shares, with 106,073,656 shares issued as of August 31, 2021[65][66] - The company has a policy of distributing high dividends based on performance, with mid-term and year-end dividends each being 240 yen[88] - The company has repurchased 3,928,900 shares, accounting for 3.70% of the total issued shares[85] - The total amount of dividends declared for the fiscal year is 24,511 million yen, with a dividend of 240 yen per share[89]