FAST RE-DRS-NEW(06288) - 2024 - 年度业绩

Financial Performance - Total revenue for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2024, reached ¥3,103,836 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 12.2%[2] - Operating profit for the same period was ¥500,904 million, showing a significant growth of 31.4% compared to the previous year[2] - Net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 25.6% to ¥371,999 million for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2024[3] - For the fiscal year ending August 31, 2024, the total consolidated revenue reached ¥3,103.8 billion, representing a 12.2% increase year-over-year[14] - The consolidated operating profit for the same period was ¥500.9 billion, reflecting a 31.4% year-over-year growth, achieving the highest performance level in history[14] - The net income attributable to the parent company for the fiscal year was ¥371.9 billion, an increase of 25.6% compared to the previous year[14] - The company reported a total of ¥12,197 million in other income for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023, which increased to ¥20,384 million for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2024[42] - The financing income for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023, was ¥66,716 million, which is expected to rise to ¥67,399 million for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2024[43] - The financing costs for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023, totaled ¥9,888 million, projected to increase to ¥11,101 million for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2024[44] Assets and Equity - The total assets as of August 31, 2024, amounted to ¥3,587,565 million, with total equity of ¥2,068,254 million, resulting in an equity ratio of 56.2%[4] - Cash and cash equivalents increased by ¥290.2 billion to ¥1,193.56 billion as of August 31, 2024[23] - The net asset value as of August 31, 2024, was ¥2,068.254 billion, an increase of ¥194.8 billion from the previous fiscal year[27] - Retained earnings increased by ¥267.7 billion to ¥1,766.073 billion as of August 31, 2024[27] - The company’s total equity as of August 31, 2023, was ¥1,821,405 million, with non-controlling interests amounting to ¥51,955 million[30] Future Projections - The forecast for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, anticipates revenue of ¥3,400,000 million, reflecting a growth of 9.5%[7] - Projected net profit attributable to shareholders for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, is expected to be ¥385,000 million, indicating a growth of 3.5%[7] - The expected operating profit for fiscal year 2025 is ¥530 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 5.8%[25] - The total number of stores is projected to reach 3,698 by the end of August 2025, with 797 stores in Japan and 1,778 stores overseas[25] Segment Performance - The total revenue for the Japan UNIQLO segment was ¥932.2 billion, a 4.7% increase year-over-year, with operating profit rising by 32.2% to ¥155.8 billion[15] - The overseas UNIQLO segment reported total revenue of ¥1,711.8 billion, a 19.1% increase year-over-year, with operating profit increasing by 24.9% to ¥283.4 billion[16] - The North America region's revenue grew by 32.8% to ¥217.7 billion, with operating profit increasing by 65.1% to ¥34.8 billion[16] - The Europe region saw a revenue increase of 44.5% to ¥276.5 billion, with operating profit rising by 70.1% to ¥46.5 billion[16] - GU segment revenue totaled ¥319.1 billion, an increase of 8.1% year-on-year, with operating profit reaching ¥33.7 billion, up 28.9% year-on-year[17] - Global Brands segment revenue was ¥138.8 billion, a decrease of 2.0% year-on-year, with operating profit turning from a loss of ¥30 billion to a profit of ¥6 billion[18] Sustainability and Social Responsibility - UNIQLO's recycled materials accounted for 16% of all materials used in Spring/Summer 2024 products, up from 6% in the previous year, with recycled polyester making up 43% of all polyester used[19] - The company aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from stores and major offices by 90% by August 2030 compared to August 2019 levels[20] - Cumulative donations from the "PEACE FOR ALL" initiative reached ¥1.668 billion by the end of August 2024, supporting humanitarian organizations[21] - The company has updated its "Production Partner Code of Conduct" to enhance the protection of foreign workers' rights as part of its commitment to responsible employment[19] - The company is collaborating with external partners to implement specific measures for biodiversity protection, following the release of its biodiversity protection policy in November 2023[20] Capital Expenditures and Investments - The company plans to invest ¥112.1 billion in capital expenditures, including investments in new store openings and automated warehousing systems[14] - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and investing in new product development to drive future growth[28] Impairment and Inventory Management - The impairment loss for the year ended August 31, 2023, was 3,958 million yen, while for the year ended August 31, 2024, it decreased to 2,379 million yen[46] - The total impairment loss return for the year ended August 31, 2024, was 4,079 million yen, indicating a recovery in store profitability due to local market recovery[47] - The company reported a decrease in inventory from ¥1,498,348 million to ¥1,766,073 million, indicating a strategic shift in inventory management[31] Corporate Governance - The company plans to hold its 63rd Annual General Meeting on November 28, 2024, for the reappointment of directors[56] - The company has appointed external statutory auditors, Kaneko Keiko and Mori Masakatsu, in compliance with Japanese Company Law[58] - The current statutory auditor, Shinjo Masaaki, is set to retire[58] - The board of directors includes Masayoshi Son as Chairman, President, and CEO, along with other executive and independent non-executive directors[59] Stock and Trading Information - Trading of the company's Hong Kong depositary receipts was temporarily suspended on October 10, 2024, pending the announcement[58] - Trading is expected to resume on October 11, 2024, at 9:00 AM[58]