Financial Performance - Total revenue for the fiscal year 2018/19 reached ¥2,290,548 million, an increase of 7.5% compared to the previous year[7]. - Operating profit for the same period was ¥257,636 million, reflecting a growth of 9.1% year-over-year[7]. - Profit attributable to owners of the parent company was ¥162,578 million, up 5.4% from the prior year[7]. - The total comprehensive income for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2019, was ¥2,290.5 billion, representing a 7.5% increase year-over-year[51]. - The operating profit for the same period was ¥257.6 billion, a year-over-year increase of 9.1%, marking the best performance in history[51]. - The total revenue for the overseas UNIQLO segment reached ¥1,026.0 billion, a 14.5% year-over-year increase, with operating profit rising by 16.8% to ¥138.9 billion[53]. - The revenue from the Greater China region amounted to ¥502.5 billion, reflecting a 14.3% year-over-year growth, while operating profit increased by 20.8% to ¥89.0 billion[54]. - The total revenue for the global brand segment was ¥149.9 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 2.9%, while operating profit was ¥3.6 billion, compared to a loss of ¥4.1 billion in the previous year[56]. Assets and Liabilities - The total assets increased to ¥2,010,558 million, marking a rise of 2.9% compared to the previous fiscal year[7]. - Total assets increased to ¥1,054,758 million, up 6.2% from ¥993,413 million in the previous year[9]. - Total liabilities decreased by ¥23.6 billion to ¥1,027.0 billion, primarily due to a reduction in trade and other payables[70]. - Total net assets increased by ¥80.7 billion to ¥983.5 billion, driven by an increase in retained earnings[71]. Employee and Operational Metrics - The number of employees rose to 56,523, an increase of 7.3% year-over-year[7]. - The total number of employees across all divisions was 56,523 as of August 31, 2019, reflecting an increase due to new store openings[28]. - The average number of employees was 105,588, with sales per employee reaching 16,899 thousand yen, a 1.6% increase from the previous year[65]. - The total number of UNIQLO sales units in Japan was 841,600, which is a slight increase from 834,941 units in the previous year[63]. Cash Flow and Investments - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the fiscal year stood at ¥1,086,519 million, up from ¥999,697 million in the previous year[7]. - Operating cash flow for the year ended August 31, 2019, was ¥300.5 billion, an increase of 70.4% compared to the previous year, driven by a decrease in inventory by ¥38.1 billion[59]. - Investment cash flow for the year ended August 31, 2019, was a net outflow of ¥78.7 billion, an increase of 37.7% from the previous year, primarily due to purchases of property, plant, and equipment totaling ¥41.5 billion[60]. - The total comprehensive capital investment for the fiscal year was ¥85.2 billion, an increase of ¥15.8 billion compared to the previous year[51]. Market Expansion and Strategy - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and investing in new product development[7]. - The overseas UNIQLO business is a key growth driver, with plans to significantly expand new store openings in Greater China, Southeast Asia, and Oceania, while aiming for profitability in the U.S. market[36]. - The company aims to expand its e-commerce business and open flagship stores in major cities globally as part of its mid-term vision to become the world's leading apparel retail manufacturer[51]. - Fast Retailing aims to enhance its operational efficiency and explore potential mergers and acquisitions to drive growth[7]. Sustainability and Corporate Governance - The company is committed to addressing sustainability challenges in the apparel industry, focusing on labor conditions, environmental protection, and corporate governance[39]. - The company established a Human Rights Committee in July 2018 to address human rights issues throughout the supply chain[58]. - The company aims to implement a new technology in denim production that significantly reduces water usage by 2020 across all brands[57]. - The company has partnered with the UN Women to improve the status of women in the apparel industry as part of its sustainability efforts[57]. Risks and Challenges - The company faces risks related to management personnel, competition, reliance on specific geographic production locations, and potential adverse effects from acquisitions[40][41][42][43][44]. - Currency risk is a concern, as most products imported through UNIQLO are priced in USD, which could impact long-term operational performance if exchange rates fluctuate significantly[46]. - The company is subject to various regulatory risks, including product liability and consumer protection laws, which could negatively affect its operations and customer trust[48]. Stock Options and Shareholder Information - The company has a total of 106,073,656 issued ordinary shares as of August 31, 2019[89]. - Major shareholders include Masahiro Yanai with 22,037 thousand shares (21.59%) and The Master Trust Bank of Japan, Ltd. with 21,012 thousand shares (20.59%) as of August 31, 2019[117]. - The total number of shares held by the top ten shareholders amounts to 83,841 thousand shares, representing 82.15% of the total issued shares[117]. - The total dividend for the fiscal year is 480 JPY, an increase of 40 JPY from the previous year, consisting of an interim dividend of 240 JPY and a final dividend of 240 JPY[131]. Governance and Management - The board consists of nine members, including five external directors, ensuring a majority of independent oversight[135]. - The company has established various committees, including the Human Resources Committee and the Sustainability Committee, to enhance governance and address key organizational changes and sustainable development policies[136][137]. - The company emphasizes transparency in management through the Disclosure Committee, which held 15 meetings in the fiscal year to ensure timely and accurate information disclosure[138]. - The company has a robust internal control system, with external auditors actively participating in board discussions to enhance oversight[135].

Financial Performance - Total revenue for the first three quarters of the fiscal year 2019 reached ¥1,822.877 billion, a 7.0% increase compared to the same period last year[7] - Operating profit for the same period was ¥247.688 billion, reflecting a 3.7% year-on-year growth[7] - Profit before tax recorded ¥247.211 billion, up 4.1% from the previous year[7] - Net profit attributable to the parent company was ¥158.668 billion, marking a 7.0% increase year-on-year[7] - Basic earnings per share for the nine-month period were ¥1,554.94, compared to ¥1,454.29 in the previous year[7] - The company reported a gross profit of ¥892,677 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2019, compared to ¥850,393 million for the same period in 2018, indicating a growth of approximately 5%[39] - The company reported a net income of ¥158,668 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2019, compared to ¥148,335 million for the same period in 2018, representing a growth of 6.5%[48] - For the three months ended May 31, 2019, the profit was ¥49,062 million, an increase of 3.1% compared to ¥47,608 million for the same period in 2018[44] Revenue Breakdown - UNIQLO Japan's revenue for the first three quarters was 701 billion JPY, a slight decrease of 0.5% year-on-year, with operating profit at 96.7 billion JPY, down 19.5%[12] - UNIQLO Overseas reported revenue of 820.5 billion JPY for the first three quarters, an increase of 14.6%, with operating profit at 124.8 billion JPY, up 11.1%[13] - GU's revenue for the first three quarters was 185.3 billion JPY, an increase of 11.2%, with operating profit at 26.3 billion JPY, up 74.5%[14] - The Greater China region generated ¥402,594 million in revenue, accounting for 22.1% of total revenue[78] Assets and Liabilities - The total assets increased to ¥1,974.493 billion from ¥1,648.823 billion year-on-year[7] - Total liabilities were 964.3 billion JPY, a decrease of 86.3 billion JPY, with net assets totaling 1,010.1 billion JPY, an increase of 107.4 billion JPY[17] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were ¥1,105.085 billion, an increase from ¥858.359 billion at the end of the previous fiscal year[7] - Total assets as of May 31, 2019, amounted to ¥1,974,493 million, a slight increase from ¥1,953,466 million as of August 31, 2018[37] - Total liabilities decreased to ¥964,303 million as of May 31, 2019, from ¥1,050,688 million as of August 31, 2018[37] Cash Flow - Operating cash flow for the nine months ended May 31, 2019, was ¥286.2 billion, an increase of ¥28 billion or 10.9% year-over-year[19] - Investment cash flow for the same period was a net outflow of ¥73.5 billion, up ¥37.6 billion or 105.0% year-over-year[20] - Financing cash flow for the nine months ended May 31, 2019, was a net outflow of ¥94.7 billion, an increase of ¥51.6 billion or 119.7% year-over-year[21] - The net cash generated from operating activities was ¥286,216 million, compared to ¥258,122 million for the previous year, indicating an 11% growth[50] Strategic Initiatives - The company aims to expand its overseas UNIQLO and GU brands, focusing on the Greater China region and Southeast Asia for growth[11] - The company plans to open flagship and large stores in major cities worldwide to enhance UNIQLO's brand position[11] - The company continues to focus on becoming the world's leading apparel retail manufacturer as part of its mid-term vision[11] - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and investing in new product development to drive future growth[78] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company paid cash dividends totaling ¥48.9 billion, an increase of ¥10.7 billion year-over-year[21] - Total dividends paid for the nine-month period ending May 31, 2019, amounted to ¥24,492 million, with a dividend per share of ¥240[76] Inventory and Impairment - Inventory decreased by ¥144.6 billion compared to an increase of ¥129.8 billion in the previous year[19] - The company reported a loss from impairment of ¥2,050 million, a significant decrease from ¥10,353 million in the previous year, indicating improved asset management[50] - As of May 31, 2019, inventory write-downs to net realizable value were ¥5,046 million, up from ¥4,082 million as of May 31, 2018[68] Other Financial Metrics - The company experienced a foreign exchange loss of ¥5,755 million for the nine-month period ending May 31, 2019, compared to a loss of ¥4,764 million in the previous year[83] - The company’s total financing costs increased to ¥9,268 million for the nine-month period ending May 31, 2019, from ¥6,836 million in the previous year[83] - The company recognized an impairment loss of ¥10,353 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2018, primarily related to the COMPTOIR DES COTONNIERS business[71]

Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q1 2019 was ¥644.66 billion, an increase of 4.4% year-over-year[7] - Operating profit for Q1 2019 was ¥104.67 billion, a decrease of 8.1% year-over-year[7] - Profit attributable to owners of the parent for Q1 2019 was ¥73.48 billion, a decrease of 6.4% year-over-year[7] - Revenue from the Japan UNIQLO segment was ¥246.1 billion, a decrease of 4.3% year-over-year[8] - Overseas UNIQLO revenue for Q1 reached ¥291.3 billion, a year-on-year increase of 12.8%, with operating profit at ¥52.5 billion, up 12.6%[9] - GU's Q1 revenue was ¥65.4 billion, a year-on-year increase of 7.7%, but operating profit decreased by 4.9% due to increased advertising expenses[10] - Global Brands segment revenue for Q1 was ¥40.7 billion, up 1.8%, while operating profit fell by 9.9%[11] - Total revenue for the three months ended November 30, 2018, was ¥644,466 million, with a year-over-year increase of 4.5%[62] - Operating profit for the same period was ¥104,665 million, reflecting a 3.4% increase compared to the previous year[62] - Revenue from UNIQLO Japan was ¥246,140 million, accounting for 38.2% of total revenue[70] - The Greater China region generated ¥134,848 million in revenue, representing 20.9% of total revenue[70] Cash Flow and Financial Position - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were ¥979.09 billion[4] - Operating cash flow for the three months ended November 30, 2018, was ¥30.1 billion, a decrease of 74.9% year-over-year[15] - Investment cash flow for the same period was a net outflow of ¥31.1 billion, an increase of 478.8% year-over-year[16] - Net cash used in financing activities for the three months ended November 30, 2018, was ¥27.1 billion, an increase of ¥10.5 billion (63.5% year-over-year) compared to the same period in 2017[17] - Cash dividends paid amounted to ¥24.4 billion, an increase of ¥6.6 billion year-over-year[17] - The cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were ¥979,087 million, down from ¥788,898 million at the end of the previous year[49] - The net cash used in financing activities increased to ¥27,144 million from ¥16,600 million in the previous year, indicating a higher outflow[49] - The company reported a net increase in cash and cash equivalents of ¥105,096 million, contrasting with a decrease of ¥20,609 million in the same period last year[49] Assets and Liabilities - As of November 30, 2018, total assets were ¥2,031.7 billion, an increase of ¥78.2 billion from the previous fiscal year-end[14] - Total liabilities as of November 30, 2018, were ¥1,050.4 billion, a slight decrease of ¥0.1 billion from the previous fiscal year-end[14] - Total assets decreased from ¥2,031,729 million on November 30, 2018, to ¥1,953,466 million on August 31, 2018, representing a decline of approximately 3.85%[37] - Total liabilities remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from ¥1,050,494 million on November 30, 2018, to ¥1,050,688 million on August 31, 2018[37] - Total equity decreased from ¥981,234 million on November 30, 2018, to ¥902,777 million on August 31, 2018, a decline of approximately 8%[37] Shareholder Information - The total number of issued shares was 106,073,656[23] - The major shareholder, Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., holds 4,053,800 shares, representing 3.82% of the total issued shares[34] - The total amount of dividends paid for the three months ended November 30, 2018, was ¥24,484 million, with a dividend per share of ¥240[67] Strategic Initiatives - The company aims to expand its UNIQLO and GU businesses internationally, focusing on major cities and flagship stores[7] - The US UNIQLO business is progressing towards profitability within the fiscal year[7] - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and investing in new product development to drive future growth[39] - The company opened several new overseas UNIQLO stores, including the UNIQLO Manila Global Flagship Store in the Philippines and UNIQLO Köln in Germany, both opened in October 2018[19] - The company plans to expand its market presence through new store openings in key international locations[19] Environmental and Social Responsibility - The company aims to reduce water usage in denim processing by over 90% for certain products, with plans to implement this technology across all brands by 2020[12] - The company donated 17,700 items to earthquake victims in Hokkaido and approximately 90,000 items to Venezuelan refugees in Colombia[13] Accounting and Compliance - The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the International Accounting Standards No. 34 for interim financial reporting[35] - The quarterly financial statements for the three-month period ending November 30, 2018, were reviewed by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC[36] - The company has adopted IFRS 9 and IFRS 15, which did not have a significant impact on the first quarter consolidated performance[57] Stock Options and Capital Management - The company granted stock options to 419 employees and 1,267 employees from subsidiaries, totaling 36,275 shares[27] - The exercise price for the stock options is set at 1 yen per share, with a fair value of 58,892 yen per share on the grant date[27] - The company will issue new stock options in the event of a reorganization, ensuring that holders of unexercised options receive equivalent rights in the new entity[29] - The total capital paid in relation to the stock options is 29,446 yen for the first plan and 29,882 yen for the second plan[27][29]