FAST RE-DRS-NEW(06288) - 2024 - 年度业绩

Store Operations - As of August 31, 2023, the total number of stores for UNIQLO in Japan was 797, with 37 new openings and 40 closures planned for the next year[3]. - The total number of overseas UNIQLO stores reached 1,698, with 144 new openings and 80 closures expected[3]. - The company plans to open 265 new stores globally while closing 248, resulting in a net increase of 10 stores[3]. - The total number of stores for GU was 472, with 38 new openings and 29 closures planned[3]. Employee Information - The total employee count as of August 31, 2024, was 60,454, reflecting an increase of 583 employees compared to the previous fiscal year[4]. - The average age of employees is 38 years and 6 months, with an average tenure of 5 years and 5 months[6]. - The number of employees in overseas UNIQLO increased by 1,134 to a total of 36,800[4]. Shareholder Information - The total issued shares amounted to 318,220,968, with the top shareholder, The Master Trust Bank of Japan, holding 21.75%[7]. - The company reported a total of 19,779 shareholders as of August 31, 2024[7]. Financial Performance - The total comprehensive income for the year ended August 31, 2024, was ¥371,999 million[41]. - The retained earnings as of August 31, 2024, increased to ¥1,766,073 million from ¥1,498,348 million[41]. - The company declared dividends amounting to ¥104,274 million[41]. - The capital surplus increased to ¥29,712 million as of August 31, 2024, from ¥28,531 million[41]. - The company reported a total equity of 2,068,254 million JPY as of August 31, 2024, reflecting a year-on-year increase[42]. - The company reported a decrease in net assets of 68,533 million JPY during the year[42]. - The company’s equity increased from ¥1,005,644 million to ¥1,208,817 million, reflecting a growth of about 20.2%[104]. Corporate Governance - The company maintains a focus on corporate governance by ensuring independent oversight through its board and committees[8]. - The independent auditor's remuneration for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2024, is set at 299 million yen, with total cash and other economic benefits amounting to 343 million yen[10]. - The independent auditor, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC, was selected based on established evaluation and selection criteria, ensuring quality management and independence[13]. - The company emphasizes a corporate governance policy aimed at becoming a globally trusted brand, with over half of the board seats held by external directors to enhance independence and oversight[19]. - The company has established various committees, including a sustainability committee and a risk management committee, to address stakeholder expectations and enhance decision-making processes[19]. Risk Management - The company conducts regular risk analyses to identify potential financial losses and business interruptions, implementing measures to mitigate these risks[23]. - The Risk Management Committee held a total of 4 meetings in 2024 to address potential business risks[38]. Financial Assets and Liabilities - The company’s financial assets are measured at fair value through profit or loss or at amortized cost, depending on their classification[46]. - The company has implemented a credit loss provision for financial assets measured at amortized cost, assessing credit risk at each reporting date[48]. - The company maintains control over transferred financial assets, recognizing them and related liabilities if it retains significant risks and rewards[49]. - The fair value of financial assets totals 514,459 million yen, while the fair value of financial liabilities is 234,727 million yen[95][96]. Revenue Recognition - The group applies IFRS 15 for revenue recognition, confirming revenue upon delivery of clothing products when control is transferred to customers[64]. - Total revenue reached 3,103,836 million yen, with UNIQLO contributing 85.2% of total revenue at 2,644,060 million yen[74]. Audit and Compliance - The audit report confirms that the business report and supplementary schedules adequately present the company's situation according to applicable laws and regulations[131]. - The independent auditor has confirmed the appropriateness of the internal control system as per the board's resolutions[131]. - The company is responsible for preparing and fairly presenting financial statements in accordance with Japanese GAAP, ensuring no significant misstatements due to fraud or error[125]. Dividends - The company approved a dividend of 50,600 million yen, with a per-share dividend of 165 yen for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023[85]. - The company plans to pay a dividend of 53,674 million yen, with a per-share dividend of 175 yen for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2024[86]. - The total dividend amount for 2024 is 69,016 million yen, with a per share dividend of 225 yen[87].