FAST RE-DRS-NEW(06288) - 2021 Q4 - 季度财报

Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q1 FY2022 was ¥627.391 billion, a 1.2% increase year-over-year[4] - Operating profit for the same period was ¥119.406 billion, reflecting a 5.6% year-over-year growth[4] - Profit attributable to owners of the parent company reached ¥93.592 billion, up 33.0% compared to the previous year[4] - Gross profit margin improved by 1.6 percentage points to 54.0%[7] - Net income before tax increased by 25.2% to ¥134.208 billion[7] - Operating profit for the three months ended November 30, 2021, was ¥134,208 million, compared to ¥107,164 million for the same period in 2020, representing a 25.3% increase[44] - The company reported a profit of ¥93,592 million for the three months ended November 30, 2021, indicating a significant increase compared to the previous period[43] - Basic earnings per share improved from ¥689.29 to ¥916.21, an increase of approximately 32.9%[40] - The diluted earnings per share for the three months ended November 30, 2021, was ¥914.87, compared to ¥688.17 for the same period in 2020, reflecting a growth of approximately 33%[13][66] Regional Performance - In Japan, UNIQLO's revenue decreased by 10.8% to ¥226.4 billion, with operating profit down 18.8%[8] - Same-store sales in Japan fell by 7.7% due to high comparative figures from the previous year[8] - Overseas UNIQLO recorded total revenue of ¥299.7 billion, a 15.0% increase year-over-year, and operating profit of ¥59.9 billion, a 44.6% increase[9] - The Greater China region experienced a slight decline in revenue and a significant drop in operating profit due to strict COVID-19 measures affecting consumer sentiment[9] - The US market saw a substantial revenue increase, turning a profit due to a rebound in travel demand and enhanced brand awareness[9] Sustainability and Social Responsibility - The company aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its facilities by 90% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels, and plans to use 100% renewable energy in its operations[12][13] - The company donated 1 million pieces of winter clothing valued at approximately ¥1 billion to support Afghan refugees[13] - The company plans to achieve 50% female representation in management roles by the end of 2030, with initiatives to support women's career development[14] Financial Position - As of November 30, 2021, total assets amounted to ¥2,658.7 billion, an increase of ¥148.7 billion compared to the end of the previous fiscal year[15] - Total liabilities as of November 30, 2021, were ¥1,393.8 billion, an increase of ¥46.1 billion from the previous fiscal year-end[15] - Net assets totaled ¥1,264.8 billion as of November 30, 2021, reflecting an increase of ¥102.5 billion compared to the previous fiscal year-end[15] - Cash and cash equivalents were ¥1,204.1 billion as of November 30, 2021, an increase of ¥26.4 billion from the previous fiscal year-end[16] Cash Flow and Investments - Operating cash flow for the three months ended November 30, 2021, was ¥84.4 billion, a decrease of ¥55.9 billion (39.8%) year-over-year[17] - Investment cash flow for the three months ended November 30, 2021, was a net cash outflow of ¥21.8 billion, an increase of ¥2.5 billion (13.2%) year-over-year[18] - Financing cash flow for the three months ended November 30, 2021, was a net cash outflow of ¥65.1 billion, an increase of ¥6.5 billion (11.1%) year-over-year[19] Stock Options and Shareholder Information - The company issued 2,907 stock options to employees during the three months ended November 30, 2021, with an exercise period from November 12, 2024, to November 11, 2031[25] - The total number of issued shares as of November 30, 2021, was 106,073,656 ordinary shares[24] - The company granted a total of 30,757 stock options to 736 employees and 1,521 subsidiary employees, with an exercise period from December 12, 2021, to November 11, 2031[27] - The exercise price for the stock options is set at 1 Japanese Yen per share, with a fair value of 73,849 Yen and a paid-in capital of 36,925 Yen per share on the grant date[27] Operational Efficiency and Future Plans - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and investing in new technologies to drive future growth[41] - The company plans to continue expanding its UNIQLO and GU brands both domestically and internationally, focusing on enhancing online sales channels[45] - The company is actively investing in new technologies and product development to improve operational efficiency and customer experience[45] Audit and Compliance - The interim consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with international accounting standards[37] - The quarterly financial statements for the three-month period ending November 30, 2021, were reviewed by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC[38] - Management is responsible for preparing the interim condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34[76] - The auditor's responsibility includes expressing a conclusion on the interim condensed consolidated financial statements based on the review[76]