FAST RETAILING CO., LTD.

迅 銷 有 限 公 司

First Quarterly Report 2020/21

2020.9.1-2020.11.30 Stock Code: 6288

Contents

1.

Corporate Profile

2

2.

Financial Highlights

3

3.

Management Discussion and Analysis

5

4.

Information about the Reporting Entity

10

5.

Financial Section

18

1. Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(1) Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of

19

Financial Position

(2) Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of

Profit or Loss and Interim Condensed Consolidated

21

Statement of Comprehensive Income

Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss

21

Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of

22

Comprehensive Income

(3) Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of

23

Changes in Equity

(4) Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

25

2. Others

37

Independent Accountant's Review Report

38

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1. Corporate Profile

Board of Directors

Principal Place of Business in Japan

Representative Director

Midtown Tower 9-7-1

Tadashi Yanai (Chairman, President and CEO)

Akasaka, Minato-ku

Tokyo 107-6231

Japan

Directors

Takeshi Okazaki

Principal Place of Business in Hong Kong

Kazumi Yanai

702-706, 7th Floor, Mira Place Tower A

Koji Yanai

No. 132 Nathan Road

Tsim Sha Tsui

External Directors

Kowloon

Toru Hambayashi

Hong Kong

Nobumichi Hattori

Masaaki Shintaku

HDR Registrar and HDR Transfer Office

Takashi Nawa

Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited

Naotake Ohno

Shops 1712-1716, 17th Floor

Hopewell Centre

Board of Statutory Auditors

183 Queen's Road East

Akira Tanaka

Wanchai

Masaaki Shinjo

Hong Kong

Masumi Mizusawa

Keiko Kaneko (External)

Stock Code

Takao Kashitani (External)

Hong Kong: 6288

Masakatsu Mori (External)

Japan: 9983

Company Secretary

Website Address

Shea Yee Man

https://www.fastretailing.com

Independent Accountants

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC

Principal Banks

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

MUFG Bank, Ltd.

Mizuho Bank, Ltd.

The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited

Registered Office and Headquarters

10717-1 Sayama

Yamaguchi City

Yamaguchi 754-0894

Japan

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2. Financial Highlights

Consolidated Financial Summary

Term

Accounting period

Revenue (Millions of yen)

Operating profit (Millions of yen)

Profit before income taxes (Millions of yen)

Profit for the period attributable to owners of the Parent (Millions of yen)

Comprehensive income attributable to owners of the Parent (Millions of yen)

Equity attributable to owners of the Parent (Millions of yen)

Total assets (Millions of yen)

Basic earnings per share (Yen)

Diluted earnings per share (Yen)

Ratio of equity attributable to owners of the Parent to total assets (%)

Net cash generated by operating activities (Millions of yen)

Net cash (used in) / generated by investing activities (Millions of yen)

Net cash (used in) / generated by financing activities (Millions of yen)

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period (year) (Millions of yen)

First Quarter

First Quarter

of

of

59th Fiscal

59th Fiscal

60th Fiscal

Year

Year

Year

Three months

Three months

Year ended

ended

ended

31 August

30 November

30 November

2020

2019

2020

623,484

619,797

2,008,846

91,690

113,094

149,347

102,015

107,164

152,868

70,907

70,381

90,357

107,628

65,117

110,134

988,554

997,071

956,562

2,528,281

2,539,457

2,411,990

694.73

689.29

885.15

693.59

688.17

883.62

39.1

39.3

39.7

97,650

140,334

264,868

(33,267)

(19,296)

(75,981)

(56,640)

(58,655)

(183,268)

1,115,031

1,154,607

1,093,531

(Notes) 1. FAST RETAILING CO., LTD. (the "Company", the "Parent" or the "Reporting entity") prepared interim condensed consolidated financial statements, and therefore has not included the non-consolidated financial summary of the Reporting entity.

  1. Revenue does not include consumption taxes, etc.
  2. The financial figures are sourced from the interim condensed consolidated financial statements or consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS").

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Business Description

There were no significant changes in the nature of the business engaged in by the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Group") during the three months ended 30 November 2020.

In addition, there were no significant changes in the organizational structure of the Group, including the major subsidiaries, during the three months ended 30 November 2020.

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3. Management Discussion and Analysis

Business Review

  1. Business and Operational Risks
    No new business-related risks have arisen during the three months ended 30 November 2020.
    There have been no significant changes concerning business-related risks as stated in the annual report for the preceding fiscal year.
  2. Financial Analysis
  1. Financial Position and Results of Operations

() Results of Operations

While the Fast Retailing Group revenue declined, profit increased significantly in the first quarter of fiscal 2021, or the three months from 1 September 2020 to 30 November 2020. Consolidated revenue totaled 619.7 billion yen (−0.6% year-on-year), while operating profit totaled 113.0 billion yen (+23.3% year-on-year). The impressive rise in profit can be attributed primarily to large increases in profit from UNIQLO operations in Japan and Greater China (Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan), as well as rising profit and a strong overall performance from GU. On the other hand, UNIQLO operations in other parts of Asia & Oceania (Southeast Asia, Australia, and India), North America, and Europe were hit especially hard by COVID-19, resulting in considerable declines in both revenue and profit. The first-quarter consolidated gross profit margin improved by 2.2 points year- on-year to 52.4% and the first-quarter selling, general and administrative expense ratio improved by 1.5 points year-on-year to 34.4%. In addition, we recorded a 5.9 billion yen of foreign-exchange losses and other items under finance income net of costs due to an appreciation in yen exchange rates over the quarter. As a result, first-quarter profit before income taxes rose to 107.1 billion yen (+5.0% year-on-year). Profit attributable to owners of the parent declined to 70.3 billion yen (−0.7% year-on-year), but this was due to an increase in the tax burden rate after performance worsened at loss-making operations that cannot record deferred tax assets.

The Group's medium-term vision is to become the world's number one apparel retailer. In pursuit of this aim, we focus our efforts on expanding UNIQLO International, as well as our GU brand and our global e-commerce operation. We continue to increase UNIQLO store numbers in all markets and areas in which we operate, and open global flagship stores and large-format stores in major cities around the world to instill deeper and more widespread empathy for UNIQLO's LifeWear concept of ultimate everyday wear. While COVID-19 continues to affect our business performance in all markets, we continue to expand our operations while prioritizing the safety and health of all our customers, employees, and business partners.

UNIQLO Japan

UNIQLO Japan reported a rise in revenue and a significant increase in profit in the first quarter of fiscal 2021, with revenue reaching 253.8 billion yen (+8.9% year-on-year) and operating profit rising to 60.0 billion yen (+55.8% year-on-year). First- quarter same-store sales increased by 7.3% year-on-year. We enjoyed strong sales of products such as loungewear and HEATTECH blankets that fulfilled customer demand for stay-at-home items. Our Ultra Stretch Active Pants and other items in our sports utility wear range along with haori-style jackets, Smart Ankle Pants, and other Fall Winter ranges also sold well. Our +J collection with designer Ms. Jil Sander, our collaborative Peanuts products, and AIRism masks also contributed to the rise in sales. E-commerce sales expanded strongly, with online sales rising to 36.7 billion yen (+48.3% year-on-year) in the first quarter. UNIQLO Japan's gross profit margin improved by 3.8 points on the back of a sharp reduction in discounting rates, and rising productivity that helped reduce the cost of sales. The selling, general and administrative expense ratio improved by 2.8 points, primarily on lower distribution costs and advertising and promotion expenses.

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UNIQLO International

UNIQLO International reported a decline in revenue but an increase in operating profit in the first quarter of fiscal 2021, with revenue falling to 260.6 billion yen (−7.2% year-on-year) and operating profit rising to 41.4 billion yen (+9.5% year-on-year). UNIQLO International's large profit rise was fueled by a significant increase in profit at UNIQLO Greater China, especially in Mainland China and Taiwan, and a shift from an operating loss to an operating gain at UNIQLO South Korea. In sharp contrast, other parts of Asia & Oceania, North America, and Europe were hit harder than expected by COVID-19, resulting in a large decline in first-quarter profit. Meanwhile, e-commerce sales expanded steadily in each market.

Looking more closely at individual market performance, Mainland China reported a rise in revenue and a significant profit gain in the first quarter, with same-store sales increasing on the back of strong sales of warm clothing and products that fulfilled stay-at- home customer needs. Mainland China's gross profit margin improved as we pushed ahead with our new strategy of controlling discounting and instead focusing on appealing product value and strengthening branding. Mainland China's selling, general and administrative expense ratio also improved thanks to greater efficiency in store operations. Furthermore, Mainland China's e- commerce sales rose and the e-commerce profit margin also improved remarkably. In South Korea, while revenue declined sharply in the first quarter, the operation moved back into the profit side on the back of an improved gross profit margin and an improved selling, general and administrative expense ratio due to the closure of unprofitable stores and stronger control of business expenses. Other parts of Asia & Oceania reported sharp declines in both revenue and profit after the region was hit especially hard by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However, Vietnam reported higher-than-expected results after successfully managing to control COVID-19 infections. UNIQLO USA reported a large decline in revenue and an operating loss after some stores were temporarily closed and people's movement outside the home was restricted. While UNIQLO Europe was tracking towards a recovery and recording sales on a par with the previous year through October, the temporary closure of all our stores in the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, and Italy in November resulted in a considerable decline in both revenue and profit for the first quarter as a whole. However, Russia achieved large first-quarter rises in revenue and profit in local currency terms thanks to strong sales of Winter clothing and products that satisfied stay-at-home demand.

GU

The GU business segment reported increases in both revenue and profit in the first quarter of fiscal 2021, with revenue climbing to 76.5 billion yen (+4.9% year-on-year) and operating profit expanding to 13.6 billion yen (+9.9% year-on-year).

Same-store sales increased thanks to strong sales of the sweat-style knitwear that featured in our TV commercials and advertising campaigns, double-faced sweatshirts and chef's pants that successfully captured mass fashion trends, and loungewear that fulfilled stay-at-home customer needs. GU's gross profit margin declined by 0.6 point, but this was compared to a particularly strong performance in the previous year. GU's selling, general and administrative expense ratio improved by 1.2 points thanks to a lower personnel cost ratio achieved through more efficient store operations and a lower advertising and promotion cost ratio achieved through stronger cost controls.

Global Brands

Global Brands reported a large decline in revenue and a slight operating loss in the first quarter of fiscal 2021. Revenue totaled

28.0 billion yen (−22.3% year-on-year) and the segment generated an operating loss of 0.2 billion yen (compared to a 1.8 billion yen profit recorded in the first quarter of fiscal 2020). Our Theory fashion label reported large declines in both revenue and profit as performance worsened in the United States, Europe, and Japan in the face of COVID-19. Sales for our Japan-based PLST brand did return to previous year levels through October, but first-quarter revenue and profit both declined overall following a rise in COVID-19 infections in November. Finally, our France-based COMPTOIR DES COTONNIERS brand reported a large decline in revenue and a wider operating loss after we were forced to temporarily close all our stores in France for approximately one month from the end of October.

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Sustainability

In keeping with our key sustainability message, "Unlocking the power of clothing," the Group pursues sustainability activities through our core clothing business focused on six clear material areas: Creating new value through products and services; Respecting human rights in our supply chain; Respecting the environment; Strengthening communities; Supporting employee fulfillment; Implementing good corporate governance. Our main activities in the first quarter of fiscal 2021 from September to November 2020 involved:

  • New value creation through products and sales: Taking into account the fact that masks have become essential to people's lives due to COVID-19, UNIQLO is selling AIRism masks and GU is selling masks that use high-performance filters. In September 2020, UNIQLO also developed and launched a line of front-opening innerwear, including T-shirts and bras, in response to requests from hospitalized individuals and people with disabilities who found regular innerwear difficult to put on and take off.
  • Consideration for the environment: UNIQLO has been carrying out an All-Product Recycling initiative, where UNIQLO clothing that is no longer needed by customers is collected and donated to refugees and other people in need. In September 2020, we expanded this activity and began our RE.UNIQLO initiative, adding new value to our clothes and passing that value forward in order to make efficient use of resources. In November, for our first RE.UNIQLO project we began selling a new recycled down jacket, in which 100% of the down and feathers come from products collected from customers.
  • Community support: Our ongoing activities in this area include donating AIRism masks to medical and care facilities around the world that are battling COVID-19. In addition, the Group plans to donate USD 1 million (approximately JPY 100 million) to address the damage caused by typhoons no. 19 and 22 in the Philippines in November 2020. Fast Retailing Philippines, Inc., which manages UNIQLO in the Philippines, has also donated 300,000 AIRism masks to the affected areas.
    The Company was also selected for the first time for inclusion in the MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index, a key index used by investors to evaluate companies that place a high value on environmental, social and governance (ESG); and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) World Index, a leading global ESG investment index. For the three consecutive years since 2018, the Company has also been selected for inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index Series, another major ESG investment index, as well as the FTSE Blossom Japan Index. In addition, in 2020 the Company was rated highly by the Corporate Human Rights Benchmark (CHRB), an index for ESG investment specializing in human rights. The Company ranked fourth among 53 global apparel companies, and top among Japanese companies.

() Financial Position

Total assets as at 30 November 2020 were 2.5394 trillion yen, which was an increase of 127.4 billion yen relative to the end of the preceding fiscal year. The principal factors were an increase of 61.0 billion yen in cash and cash equivalents, an increase of

53.1 billion yen in trade and other receivables, an increase of 9.4 billion yen in right-of-use assets, an increase of 9.1 billion yen in other current assets, an increase of 7.4 billion yen in property, plant and equipment, a decrease of 13.4 billion yen in inventories, and a decrease of 13.0 billion yen in derivative financial assets.

Total liabilities as at 30 November 2020 were 1.5004 trillion yen, which was an increase of 84.5 billion yen relative to the end of the preceding fiscal year. The principal factors were an increase of 21.4 billion yen in trade and other payables, an increase of

19.3 billion yen in other current financial liabilities, an increase of 12.7 billion yen in current tax liabilities, an increase of 10.9 billion yen in lease liabilities, and an increase of 9.6 billion yen in other current liabilities.

Total net assets as at 30 November 2020 were 1.0390 trillion yen, which was an increase of 42.9 billion yen relative to the end of the preceding fiscal year. The principal factors were an increase of 46.4 billion yen in retained earnings, and a decrease of 7.7 billion yen in other components of equity.

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  1. Cash Flows Information
    Cash and cash equivalents as at 30 November 2020 had increased by 61.0 billion yen from the end of the preceding fiscal year, to 1.1546 trillion yen.
    (Operating Cash Flows)
    Net cash generated by operating activities for the three months ended 30 November 2020 was 140.3 billion yen, which was an increase of 42.6 billion yen (+43.7% year-on-year) from the three months ended 30 November 2019. The principal factors were an increase of 52.4 billion yen in trade and other receivables (an increase of 24.8 billion yen from the three months ended 30 November 2019), a decrease of 15.1 billion yen in inventories (an increase of 20.1 billion yen from the three months ended 30 November 2019), 5.1 billion yen in foreign exchange losses (an increase of 14.4 billion yen from the three months ended 30 November 2019), an increase of 20.5 billion yen in trade and other payables (a decrease of 11.4 billion yen from the three months ended 30 November 2019), and an increase of 10.1 billion yen in other assets (a decrease of 10.1 billion yen from the three months ended 30 November 2019).
    (Investing Cash Flows)
    Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended 30 November 2020 was 19.2 billion yen, which was a decrease of 13.9 billion yen (-42.0%year-on-year) from the three months ended 30 November 2019. The principal factors were a net decrease of 1.3 billion yen in bank deposits with original maturities of three months or longer (a decrease of 10.4 billion yen from the three months ended 30 November 2019), 4.2 billion yen in payments for investments in associates (an increase of 4.2 billion yen from the three months ended 30 November 2019), 1.3 billion yen in proceeds from other investing activities (a decrease of 2.7 billion yen from the three months ended 30 November 2019), and 0.2 billion yen in payments for right-of-use assets (a decrease of 2.3 billion yen from the three months ended 30 November 2019).

(Financing Cash Flows)

Net cash used in financing activities for the three months ended 30 November 2020 was 58.6 billion yen, which was an increase of 2.0 billion yen (+3.6% year-on-year) from the three months ended 30 November 2019. The principal factor was 35.1 billion yen in repayments of lease liabilities (an increase of 2.3 billion yen from the three months ended 30 November 2019).

  1. Estimates and Assumptions Used for Those Estimates in the Accounting
    For the first-quarter consolidated accounting period, there are no significant changes to the estimates or the assumptions used for those estimates.
  2. Operational and Financial Challenges to Address as Priority
    There have been no significant challenges during the three months ended 30 November 2020 that must be addressed by the Group.
  3. Research and Development Not applicable.

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  1. Significant Facilities
    The following are the significant facilities that were newly completed during the three months ended 30 November 2020.
    Not applicable.

Company name

Type of facility

Name of business

Location

Completion date

UNIQLO EUROPE LIMITED

UNIQLO

UNIQLO Hamburg

Hamburg,

October 2020

International Store

Alter Wall

Germany

UNIQLO CANADA INC.

UNIQLO

UNIQLO Montreal

Montreal, Canada

October 2020

International Store

Eaton Centre

The following are the significant facilities that were newly planned during the three months ended 30 November 2020.

Not applicable. Not applicable.

3. Significant Contracts in Business Operation None.

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4. Information about the Reporting Entity

1. Stock Information

  1. Number of Shares

() Total number of shares

Type

Total number of authorized shares (shares)

Common stock

300,000,000

Total

300,000,000

() Shares Issued

Number of shares issued

Name of financial

Number of shares issued

as at submission date

instrument exchange

Type

(As at 14 January

of listing, or authorized

Remarks

as at 30 November 2020

financial instruments

2021)

firms association

First section of the Tokyo

Stock Exchange and

100 shares

Common stock

106,073,656

106,073,656

the Main Board of

as one unit

the Stock Exchange of

Hong Kong Limited (Note)

Total

106,073,656

106,073,656

-

-

(Note) Hong Kong Depositary Receipts are listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.

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  1. Share Subscription Rights

1. Details of the Stock Option Program

The Company has instituted a stock option program that grants rights to acquire new shares pursuant to the Companies Act of Japan. Share subscription rights issued in the three months ended 30 November 2020 are as follows:

  1. 11th Share subscription rights A type Resolution date

Class and number of recipients (Persons)

Number of stock options (Shares)

Type of shares to be issued upon exercise of share subscription rights

Number of shares to be issued upon exercise of share subscription rights (Shares)

Amount to be paid upon exercise of share subscription rights (Yen)

Exercise period of share subscription rights

Fair value on the grant date and amount of paid-in capital per share upon exercise of share subscription rights (Yen)

Exercise conditions of share subscription rights

Matters pertaining to transfer of share subscription rights

15 October 2020

Employees of the Company: 18

Employees of Group subsidiaries: 47

2,175

Common Stock

2,175

Number of shares allocated times 1 yen exercise price per share for all shares to be obtained through exercise of the share subscription rights.

From 13 November 2020 to 12 November 2030 Issue price: 77,560 Paid-in capital: 38,780

If a holder of share subscription rights waives the right to acquire shares, the share subscription rights shall be forfeited and may not be exercised.

Any acquisition of share subscription rights by transfer shall require an authorizing resolution from the Board of Directors.

Matters pertaining to issuing of share subscription rights in

conjunction with reorganization

(Notes)

*The above information is disclosed as at the date of issuing share subscription rights (13 November 2020).

(Notes) Upon any reorganization of the Company (collectively referred to as "Reorganization") consisting of a merger (limited to cases where the Company becomes extinct thereby), absorption-type company split or incorporation-type company split (in each event, limited to cases where the Company is the entity resulting from the company split), or exchange or transfer of shares (in each event, limited to cases where the Company becomes a wholly owned subsidiary), parties holding share subscription rights in existence immediately preceding the effective date of such Reorganization (hereinafter referred to as "Outstanding Share Subscription Rights") shall, in each applicable case, be issued share subscription rights for shares of the resulting company as prescribed in Article 236 (1) viii of the Companies Act of Japan (hereinafter referred to as the "Company Resulting From Reorganization"). In such event, any Outstanding Share Subscription Rights shall lapse and the Company Resulting From Reorganization shall issue new share subscription rights; however, provided that terms and conditions stipulating that the Company Resulting From Reorganization shall issue share subscription rights that prescribe the matters stated below shall be included in any absorption merger agreement, new merger agreement, absorption-type company split agreement, incorporation-type company split plan, share exchange agreement or transfer of shares plan.

  1. Number of share subscription rights to be issued by the Company Resulting From Reorganization: Each holder of Outstanding Share Subscription Rights shall be issued the same number thereof.
  2. Type of shares of the Company Resulting From Reorganization underlying the share subscription rights: Common stock of the Company Resulting From Reorganization.
  3. Number of shares of the Company Resulting From Reorganization underlying the share subscription rights:
    A proposal stating the conditions for Reorganization and the like shall include a finalized statement of the type and number of shares underlying the above-mentioned share subscription rights.

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  1. Value of property to be incorporated upon exercise of the share subscription rights:
    The value of property to be incorporated upon exercise of share subscription rights that are issued shall be the amount obtained by multiplying the exercise price after reorganization prescribed below by the number of shares of the Company Resulting From Reorganization underlying the share subscription rights that have been finalized as stated in No. 3. above. The exercise price after Reorganization shall be 1 yen per share of the Company Resulting From Reorganization that can be issued upon exercise of each share subscription right that is issued.
  2. Period during which share subscription rights can be exercised:
    The period from the later of either the first day of the period during which share subscription rights can be exercised as prescribed above or the day on which a Reorganization takes effect through the final day of the period during which share subscription rights can be exercised as prescribed above.
  3. Matters pertaining to the increase of capital and capital reserve resulting from the issuance of shares upon exercise of the share subscription rights:
    To be determined in order to align with the conditions applicable to the subject share subscription rights.
  4. Restrictions on acquisition of share subscription rights by transfer:
    Any acquisition of share subscription rights by transfer shall require an authorizing resolution from the Board of Directors of the Company Resulting From Reorganization.
  5. Terms and conditions for acquisition of share subscription rights:
    To be determined in order to align with the conditions applicable to the subject share subscription rights.
  6. Conditions for exercise of share subscription rights:
    To be determined in order to align with the conditions applicable to the subject share subscription rights.

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() 11th Share subscription rights B type

Resolution date

Class and number of recipients (Persons)

Number of stock options (Shares)

Type of shares to be issued upon exercise of share subscription rights

Number of shares to be issued upon exercise of share subscription rights (Shares)

Amount to be paid upon exercise of share subscription rights (Yen)

Exercise period of share subscription rights

Fair value on the grant date and amount of paid-in capital per share upon exercise of share subscription rights (Yen)

Exercise conditions of share subscription rights

Matters pertaining to transfer of share subscription rights

15 October 2020

Employees of the Company: 694

Employees of Group subsidiaries: 1,435

22,306

Common Stock

22,306

Number of shares allocated times 1 yen exercise price per share for all shares to be obtained through exercise of the share subscription rights.

From 13 December 2020 to 12 November 2030 Issue price: 78,237 Paid-in capital: 39,119

If a holder of share subscription rights waives the right to acquire shares, the share subscription rights shall be forfeited and may not be exercised.

Any acquisition of share subscription rights by transfer shall require an authorizing resolution from the Board of Directors.

Matters pertaining to issuing of share subscription rights in

conjunction with reorganization

(Notes)

*The above information is disclosed as at the date of issuing share subscription rights (13 November 2020).

(Notes) Upon any reorganization of the Company (collectively referred to as "Reorganization") consisting of merger (limited to cases where the Company becomes extinct thereby), absorption-type company split or incorporation-type company split (in each event, limited to cases where the Company is the entity resulting from the company split), or exchange or transfer of shares (in each event, limited to cases where the Company becomes a wholly owned subsidiary), parties holding share subscription rights in existence immediately preceding the effective date of such Reorganization (hereinafter referred to as "Outstanding Share Subscription Rights") shall, in each applicable case, be issued share subscription rights for shares of the resulting company as prescribed in Article 236 (1) viii of the Companies Act of Japan (hereinafter referred to as the "Company Resulting From Reorganization"). In such event, any Outstanding Share Subscription Rights shall lapse and the Company Resulting From Reorganization shall issue new share subscription rights; however provided terms and conditions stipulating that the Company Resulting From Reorganization shall issue share subscription rights that prescribe the matters stated below shall be included in any absorption merger agreement, new merger agreement, absorption-type company split agreement, incorporation-type company split plan, share exchange agreement or transfer of shares plan.

  1. Number of share subscription rights to be issued by the Company Resulting From Reorganization: Each holder of Outstanding Share Subscription Rights shall be issued the same number thereof.
  2. Type of shares of the Company Resulting from Reorganization underlying the share subscription rights: Common stock of the Company Resulting From Reorganization.
  3. Number of shares of the Company Resulting from Reorganization underlying the share subscription rights:
    A proposal stating the conditions for Reorganization and the like shall include a finalized statement of the type and number of shares underlying the above-mentioned share subscription rights.
  4. Value of property to be incorporated upon exercise of the share subscription rights:
    The value of property to be incorporated upon exercise of share subscription rights that are issued shall be the amount obtained by multiplying the exercise price after reorganization prescribed below by the number of shares of the Company Resulting From Reorganization underlying the share subscription rights that have been finalized as stated in No. 3. above. The exercise price after Reorganization shall be 1 yen per share of the Company Resulting From Reorganization that can be issued upon exercise of each share subscription right that is issued.

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  1. Period during which share subscription rights can be exercised:
    The period from the later of either the first day of the period during which share subscription rights can be exercised as prescribed above or the day on which a Reorganization takes effect through the final day of the period during which share subscription rights can be exercised as prescribed above.
  2. Matters pertaining to the increase of capital and capital reserve resulting from the issuance of shares upon exercise of the share subscription rights:
    To be determined in order to align with the conditions applicable to the subject share subscription rights.
  3. Restrictions on acquisition of share subscription rights by transfer:
    Any acquisition of share subscription rights by transfer shall require an authorizing resolution from the Board of Directors of the Company Resulting From Reorganization.
  4. Terms and conditions for acquisition of share subscription rights:
    To be determined in order to align with the conditions applicable to the subject share subscription rights.
  5. Conditions for exercise of share subscription rights:
    To be determined in order to align with the conditions applicable to the subject share subscription rights.

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() 11th Share subscription rights C type

Resolution date

Class and number of recipients (Persons)

Number of stock options (Shares)

Type of shares to be issued upon exercise of share subscription rights

Number of shares to be issued upon exercise of share subscription rights (Shares)

Amount to be paid upon exercise of share subscription rights (Yen)

Exercise period of share subscription rights

Fair value on the grant date and amount of paid-in capital per share upon exercise of share subscription rights (Yen)

Exercise conditions of share subscription rights

Matters pertaining to transfer of share subscription rights

15 October 2020

Employees of the Company: 41

3,777

Common Stock

3,777

Number of shares allocated times 1 yen exercise price per share for all shares to be obtained through exercise of the share subscription rights.

13 November 2023

Issue price: 79,193

Paid-in capital: 39,597

If a holder of share subscription rights waives the right to acquire shares, the share subscription rights shall be forfeited and may not be exercised.

Any acquisition of share subscription rights by transfer shall require an authorizing resolution from the Board of Directors.

Matters pertaining to issuing of share subscription rights in

conjunction with reorganization

(Notes)

*The above information is disclosed as at the date of issuing share subscription rights (13 November 2020).

(Notes) Upon any reorganization of the Company (collectively referred to as "Reorganization") consisting of merger (limited to cases where the Company becomes extinct thereby), absorption-type company split or incorporation-type company split (in each event, limited to cases where the Company is the entity resulting from the company split), or exchange or transfer of shares (in each event, limited to cases where the Company becomes a wholly owned subsidiary), parties holding share subscription rights in existence immediately preceding the effective date of such Reorganization (hereinafter referred to as "Outstanding Share Subscription Rights") shall, in each applicable case, be issued share subscription rights for shares of the resulting company as prescribed in Article 236 (1) viii of the Companies Act of Japan (hereinafter referred to as the "Company Resulting From Reorganization"). In such event, any Outstanding Share Subscription Rights shall lapse and the Company Resulting From Reorganization shall issue new share subscription rights; however provided that terms and conditions stipulating that the Company Resulting From Reorganization shall issue share subscription rights that prescribe the matters stated below shall be included in any absorption merger agreement, new merger agreement, absorption-type company split agreement, incorporation-type company split plan, share exchange agreement or transfer of shares plan.

  1. Number of share subscription rights to be issued by the Company Resulting From Reorganization: Each holder of Outstanding Share Subscription Rights shall be issued the same number thereof.
  2. Type of shares of the Company Resulting From Reorganization underlying the share subscription rights: Common stock of the Company Resulting From Reorganization.
  3. Number of shares of the Company Resulting From Reorganization underlying the share subscription rights:
    A proposal stating the conditions for Reorganization and the like shall include a finalized statement of the type and number of shares underlying the above-mentioned share subscription rights.
  4. Value of property to be incorporated upon exercise of the share subscription rights:
    The value of property to be incorporated upon exercise of share subscription rights that are issued shall be the amount obtained by multiplying the exercise price after reorganization prescribed below by the number of shares of the Company Resulting From Reorganization underlying the share subscription rights that have been finalized as stated in No. 3. above. The exercise price after Reorganization shall be 1 yen per share of the Company Resulting From Reorganization that can be issued upon exercise of each share subscription right that is issued.

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  1. Period during which share subscription rights can be exercised:
    The period from the later of either the day on which share subscription rights can be exercised as prescribed above or the day on which a Reorganization takes effect.
  2. Matters pertaining to the increase of capital and capital reserve resulting from the issuance of shares upon exercise of the share subscription rights:
    To be determined in order to align with the conditions applicable to the subject share subscription rights.
  3. Restrictions on acquisition of share subscription rights by transfer:
    Any acquisition of share subscription rights by transfer shall require an authorizing resolution from the Board of Directors of the Company Resulting From Reorganization.
  4. Terms and conditions for acquisition of share subscription rights:
    To be determined in order to align with the conditions applicable to the subject share subscription rights.
  5. Conditions for exercise of share subscription rights:
    To be determined in order to align with the conditions applicable to the subject share subscription rights.

2. Other Share Subscription Rights

Not applicable.

  1. Exercise of convertible bonds with conditional permission for adjustment of exercise price Not applicable.
  2. Change in Total Number of Shares Issued, Capital Stock, Etc.

Increase/

Balance of total

Increase/

Balance of

Increase/

Balance of

(decrease) of

(decrease) of

(decrease) of

Date

number of

capital stock

capital reserve

total number of

capital stock

capital reserve

shares issued

(Millions of yen)

(Millions of yen)

shares issued

(Millions of yen)

(Millions of yen)

1 September 2020 to

-

106,073,656

-

10,273

-

4,578

30 November 2020

(Note) There was no change in the total number of shares issued, capital stock or capital reserve during the three months ended 30 November 2020.

  1. Major Shareholders
    There are no items to disclose, as the accounting period under review is the first quarter accounting period.

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  1. Voting Rights
    Concerning "Voting Rights" as at the end of the three months ended 30 November 2020, it has not been possible to confirm and state the details entered in the register of shareholders. Therefore, the stated details are based on the register of shareholders as at the immediately preceding record date (31 August 2020).

() Shares issued

Class

Non-voting shares

Shares subject to restrictions on voting rights (i.e., treasury stock, etc.)

Shares subject to restrictions on voting rights (i.e., other than treasury stock)

Shares with full voting rights (i.e., treasury stock, etc.)

Shares with full voting rights (i.e., other than treasury stock)

Shares less than one unit

Total number of shares issued

Total number of voting rights of all shareholders

As at 30 November 2020

Number of shares

Number of voting rights

Remarks

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(Shares held as treasury

stock)

-

-

Common stock

3,973,100

Common stock

1,020,282

(Note) 1

102,028,200

Common stock

-

(Notes) 1, 2

72,356

106,073,656

-

-

-

1,020,282

-

(Notes) 1. The columns for the number of shares of "Shares with full voting rights (i.e., other than treasury stock) " and "Shares less than one unit" include 2,700 shares and 84 shares, respectively, held in the name of Japan Securities Depository Center, Inc.

2. Common stock in the "Shares less than one unit" row includes 13 shares of treasury stock held by the Company.

() Treasury Stock

As at 30 November 2020

Name or trade name of

Number of

Number of

Total number of

Percentage of

Holder's address

shares held in

shares held in

total number of

holder

shares held

own name

other's name

shares issued (%)

FAST RETAILING

10717-1 Sayama

Yamaguchi-shi

3,973,100

-

3,973,100

3.75

CO., LTD.

Yamaguchi

Total

-

3,973,100

-

3,973,100

3.75

2. Directors

Since the submission of the year-end report for the preceding fiscal year, there has been no change of directors during the three months ended 30 November 2020.

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5. Financial Section

  1. Preparation of Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
    The interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Group, namely, the interim condensed consolidated statement of financial position of the Group as at 30 November 2020, the related interim condensed consolidated statements of profit or loss and interim condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the three-month period then ended, and the interim condensed consolidated statements of changes in equity and cash flows for the three-month period then ended (collectively, the "interim condensed consolidated financial statements") were prepared in compliance with International Accounting Standard 34 Interim Financial Reporting ("IAS 34"), pursuant to Article 93 of the "Rules Governing Term, Form and Preparation of Consolidated Quarterly Financial Statements" (Cabinet Office Ordinance No. 64 of 2007, hereinafter referred to as "Consolidated Quarterly Financial Statements Rules").
  2. Review Report
    Pursuant to the first clause of Article 193-2 of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, the interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been reviewed by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC.

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(Amounts are stated in millions of yen and are rounded down to the nearest million unless otherwise stated)

1. Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

  1. Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

(Millions of yen)

Notes

As at 31 August 2020

As at 30 November 2020

ASSETS

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

1,093,531

1,154,607

Trade and other receivables

67,069

120,185

Other financial assets

14

49,890

51,145

Inventories

6

417,529

404,115

Derivative financial assets

14

14,413

8,524

Income taxes receivable

2,126

5,057

Other assets

10,629

19,732

Total current assets

1,655,191

1,763,369

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment

7

136,123

143,556

Right-of-use assets

399,944

409,393

Goodwill

8,092

8,092

Intangible assets

66,833

66,296

Financial assets

14

67,770

68,780

Investments in associates accounted

14,221

18,328

for using the equity method

Deferred tax assets

45,447

50,261

Derivative financial assets

14

10,983

3,851

Other assets

7,383

7,528

Total non-current assets

756,799

776,088

Total assets

2,411,990

2,539,457

Liabilities and equity

LIABILITIES

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables

210,747

232,217

Other financial liabilities

14

213,301

232,639

Derivative financial liabilities

14

2,763

5,062

Lease liabilities

114,652

122,241

Current tax liabilities

22,602

35,328

Provisions

752

528

Other liabilities

82,636

92,309

Total current liabilities

647,455

720,327

Non-current liabilities

Financial liabilities

14

370,780

370,792

Lease liabilities

351,526

354,878

Provisions

32,658

34,837

Deferred tax liabilities

7,760

9,398

Derivative financial liabilities

14

3,205

7,803

Other liabilities

2,524

2,393

Total non-current liabilities

768,455

780,105

Total liabilities

1,415,910

1,500,432

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(Millions of yen)

Notes

As at 31 August 2020

As at 30 November 2020

EQUITY

Capital stock

10,273

10,273

Capital surplus

23,365

25,159

Retained earnings

933,303

979,761

Treasury stock, at cost

(15,129)

(15,074)

Other components of equity

4,749

(3,050)

Equity attributable to owners of the Parent

956,562

997,071

Non-controlling interests

39,516

41,953

Total equity

996,079

1,039,025

Total liabilities and equity

2,411,990

2,539,457

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  1. Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
    Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss Three months ended 30 November 2020

(Millions of yen)

Notes

Three months ended

Three months ended

30 November 2019

30 November 2020

Revenue

9

623,484

619,797

Cost of sales

(310,560)

(294,976)

Gross profit

312,923

324,821

Selling, general and administrative expenses

10

(224,098)

(213,245)

Other income

11

4,083

2,216

Other expenses

11

(1,467)

(913)

Share of profit and loss of associates accounted

249

215

for using the equity method

Operating profit

91,690

113,094

Finance income

12

12,219

1,051

Finance costs

12

(1,894)

(6,980)

Profit before income taxes

102,015

107,164

Income tax expense

(30,174)

(34,672)

Profit for the period

71,840

72,492

Profit for the period attributable to:

Owners of the Parent

70,907

70,381

Non-controlling interests

932

2,111

Total

71,840

72,492

Earnings per share

Basic (yen)

13

694.73

689.29

Diluted (yen)

13

693.59

688.17

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Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

Three months ended 30 November 2020

(Millions of yen)

Three months ended

Three months ended

30 November 2019

30 November 2020

Profit for the period

71,840

72,492

Other comprehensive income / (loss), net of income tax

Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to

profit or loss

Financial assets measured at fair value through

18

337

other comprehensive income / (loss)

Total items that will not be reclassified subsequently to

18

337

profit or loss

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to

profit or loss

Exchange differences on translating

18,002

6,447

foreign operations

Cash flow hedges

20,244

(11,649)

Share of other comprehensive income of associates

19

13

Total items that may be reclassified subsequently to

38,266

(5,189)

profit or loss

Other comprehensive income / (loss), net of income tax

38,284

(4,851)

Total comprehensive income for the period

110,125

67,641

Attributable to:

Owners of the Parent

107,628

65,117

Non-controlling interests

2,496

2,523

Total comprehensive income for the period

110,125

67,641

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  1. Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity For the three months ended 30 November 2019

(Millions of yen)

Other components of equity

Financial

Equity

Capital

Capital

Retained

Treasury

assets

Foreign

Share of other

attributable

Non-

Total

Notes

stock, at

measured

Cash flow

to owners

controlling

stock

surplus

earnings

currency

comprehensive

Total

equity

cost

at fair value

translation

hedge

income of

of the

interest

through other

reserve

Parent

comprehensive

reserve

associates

income / (loss)

As at 1 September 2019

10,273

20,603

928,748

(15,271)

(697)

(13,929)

8,906

(11)

(5,732)

938,621

44,913

983,534

Effect of change in accounting

-

-

(32,817)

-

-

-

-

-

-

(32,817)

(1,386)

(34,204)

policy

Balance after adjustment

10,273

20,603

895,930

(15,271)

(697)

(13,929)

8,906

(11)

(5,732)

905,803

43,526

949,329

Net changes during the period

Comprehensive income

Profit for the period

-

-

70,907

-

-

-

-

-

-

70,907

932

71,840

Other comprehensive

-

-

-

-

18

15,811

20,872

19

36,721

36,721

1,563

38,284

income / (loss)

Total comprehensive income

-

-

70,907

-

18

15,811

20,872

19

36,721

107,628

2,496

110,125

Transactions with the owners of

the Parent

Acquisition of treasury stock

-

-

-

(5)

-

-

-

-

-

(5)

-

(5)

Disposal of treasury stock

-

291

-

32

-

-

-

-

-

323

-

323

Dividends

8

-

-

(24,494)

-

-

-

-

-

-

(24,494)

-

(24,494)

Share-based payments

-

2,271

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

2,271

-

2,271

Transfer to non-financial

-

-

-

-

-

-

(2,973)

-

(2,973)

(2,973)

(375)

(3,349)

assets

Total transactions with the

-

2,563

(24,494)

26

-

-

(2,973)

-

(2,973)

(24,878)

(375)

(25,254)

owners of the Parent

Total net changes during the period

-

2,563

46,412

26

18

15,811

17,898

19

33,747

82,750

2,120

84,871

As at 30 November 2019

10,273

23,167

942,343

(15,245)

(679)

1,881

26,804

8

28,015

988,554

45,646

1,034,201

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For the three months ended 30 November 2020

(Millions of yen)

Other components of equity

Financial

Equity

Capital

Capital

Retained

Treasury

assets

Foreign

Share of other

attributable

Non-

Total

Note

stock, at

measured

Cash flow

to owners

controlling

stock

surplus

earnings

currency

comprehensive

Total

equity

cost

at fair value

translation

hedge

income of

of the

interests

through other

reserve

Parent

comprehensive

reserve

associates

income / (loss)

As at 1 September 2020

10,273

23,365

933,303

(15,129)

385

(8,489)

12,905

(51)

4,749

956,562

39,516

996,079

Net changes during the period

Comprehensive income

Profit for the period

-

-

70,381

-

-

-

-

-

-

70,381

2,111

72,492

Other comprehensive income/

-

-

-

-

337

5,245

(10,860)

13

(5,263)

(5,263)

412

(4,851)

(loss)

Total comprehensive income

-

-

70,381

-

337

5,245

(10,860)

13

(5,263)

65,117

2,523

67,641

Transactions with the owners of

the Parent

Acquisition of treasury stock

-

-

-

(2)

-

-

-

-

-

(2)

-

(2)

Disposal of treasury stock

-

474

-

57

-

-

-

-

-

532

-

532

Dividends

8

-

-

(24,504)

-

-

-

-

-

-

(24,504)

-

(24,504)

Share-based payments

-

1,320

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1,320

-

1,320

Transfer to non-financial

-

-

-

-

-

-

(1,955)

-

(1,955)

(1,955)

(86)

(2,041)

assets

Transfer to retained earnings

-

-

581

-

(581)

-

-

-

(581)

-

-

-

Total transactions with the

-

1,794

(23,922)

55

(581)

-

(1,955)

-

(2,536)

(24,609)

(86)

(24,696)

owners of the Parent

Total net changes during the period

-

1,794

46,458

55

(243)

5,245

(12,815)

13

(7,799)

40,508

2,437

42,945

As at 30 November 2020

10,273

25,159

979,761

(15,074)

141

(3,244)

89

(37)

(3,050)

997,071

41,953

1,039,025

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(4) Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

(Millions of yen)

Note

Three months ended

Three months ended

30 November 2019

30 November 2020

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit before income taxes

102,015

107,164

Depreciation and amortization

43,067

44,565

Impairment losses

836

132

Interest and dividend income

(2,921)

(1,043)

Interest expenses

1,894

1,812

Foreign exchange losses / (gains)

(9,297)

5,160

Share of profit and loss of associates accounted for using the

(249)

(215)

equity method

Losses on disposal of property, plant and equipment

73

96

(Increase) / Decrease in trade and other receivables

(77,222)

(52,415)

(Increase) / Decrease in inventories

(4,963)

15,188

Increase / (Decrease) in trade and other payables

32,042

20,554

(Increase) / Decrease in other assets

(65)

(10,170)

Increase / (Decrease) in other liabilities

31,703

26,617

Others, net

965

4,928

Cash generated from operations

117,879

162,376

Interest and dividends income received

2,891

928

Interest paid

(1,081)

(1,048)

Income taxes paid

(22,039)

(21,922)

Net cash generated by operating activities

97,650

140,334

Cash flows from investing activities

Amounts deposited into bank deposits with original maturities

(30,454)

(23,614)

of three months or longer

Amounts withdrawn from bank deposits with original

21,327

24,932

maturities of three months or longer

Payments for property, plant and equipment

(14,127)

(14,211)

Payments for intangible assets

(5,433)

(3,257)

Payments for acquisition of right-of-use assets

(2,636)

(245)

Payments for lease and guarantee deposits

(1,609)

(863)

Proceeds from collection of lease and guarantee deposits

1,000

796

Payments for acquisition of investments in associates

-

(4,232)

Others, net

(1,334)

1,398

Net cash generated by / (used in) investing activities

(33,267)

(19,296)

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(Millions of yen)

Note

Three months ended

Three months ended

30 November 2019

30 November 2020

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from short-term loans payable

625

24,483

Repayment of short-term loans payable

-

(23,539)

Dividends paid to owners of the Parent

8

(24,473)

(24,478)

Repayments of lease liabilities

(32,819)

(35,176)

Others, net

26

55

Net cash generated by / (used in) financing activities

(56,640)

(58,655)

Effect of exchange rate changes on the balance of cash held in

20,769

(1,306)

foreign currencies

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

28,511

61,076

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period

1,086,519

1,093,531

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period

1,115,031

1,154,607

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Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

  1. Reporting Entity
    FAST RETAILING CO., LTD. is a company incorporated in Japan. The locations of the registered headquarters and principal offices of the Company are disclosed on the Group's website (http://www.fastretailing.com/eng/).
    The principal activities of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries are the operations of the UNIQLO business (i.e., casual clothing retail business operating under the "UNIQLO" brand in Japan and overseas), GU business (i.e., casual clothing retail business operating under the "GU" brand in Japan and overseas), Theory business (i.e., apparel design and retail business in Japan and overseas), and other businesses.
  2. Basis of Preparation
    The interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in compliance with IAS 34. The Group meets all of the criteria of a "specified company" defined under Article 1-2 of the Consolidated Quarterly Financial Statements Rules, and accordingly applies Article 93 of the Consolidated Quarterly Financial Statements Rules. Since the interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all the information and disclosures required for consolidated financial statements, they should be read in conjunction with the Group's annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2020.
    The interim condensed consolidated financial statements were approved on 14 January 2021 by Tadashi Yanai, Chairman, President and CEO, and Takeshi Okazaki, Group Executive Vice President and CFO.

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3. Significant Accounting Policies

The accounting policies presented in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2020 are applied consistently in the preparation of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

4. Use of Estimates and Judgments

The preparation of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. The effects of the review of accounting estimates are recognized in the accounting period in which the estimates were reviewed and in future accounting periods.

With the global spread of Covid-19, the Group's performance has been adversely affected due to temporarily closing stores, etc. Regarding impairment of our non-financial assets, although we assume that business activities will gradually return to normal, we estimate that the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic will continue to be felt through to the end of August 2021, and we are working on the assumption that we will see recovery from that point onward. The estimates are made while taking into consideration the level of impact that differs from region to region and case-by-case basis.

In principle, estimates and judgments that have significant effects on the amounts recognized in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements are the same as those in the preceding fiscal year.

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5. Segment Information

  1. Description of reportable segments
    The Group's reportable segments are components for which discrete financial information is available and which are reviewed regularly by the Board of Directors (the "Board") to make decisions about the allocation of resources and to assess performance. The Group's main retail clothing business is divided into four reportable operating segments: UNIQLO Japan, UNIQLO International, GU and Global Brands, each of which is used to frame and form the Group's strategy.
    The main businesses covered by each reportable segment are as follows: UNIQLO Japan: UNIQLO clothing business within Japan
    UNIQLO International: UNIQLO clothing business outside of Japan
    GU: GU clothing business in Japan and overseas
    Global Brands: Theory, PLST, COMPTOIR DES COTONNIERS, PRINCESSE TAM.TAM and J Brand clothing business

(ii) Segment revenue and results

For the three months ended 30 November 2019

(Millions of yen)

Reportable segments

Interim

Condensed

Others

Adjustments

Total

Consolidated

UNIQLO

UNIQLO

Global

(Note 1)

(Note 2)

GU

Statement of

Japan

International

Brands

Profit or Loss

Revenue

233,031

280,748

72,949

36,113

622,842

642

-

623,484

Operating profit/(loss)

38,557

37,836

12,376

1,870

90,639

(33)

1,084

91,690

Segment income/(loss)

(i.e., profit/ loss before

39,452

37,020

12,377

1,770

90,621

(33)

11,427

102,015

income taxes)

(Note 1) "Others" includes the real estate leasing business, etc.

(Note 2) "Adjustments" mainly includes revenue and corporate expenses which are not allocated to individual reportable segments.

For the three months ended 30 November 2020

(Millions of yen)

Reportable segments

Interim

Condensed

Others

Adjustments

Total

Consolidated

UNIQLO

UNIQLO

Global

(Note 1)

(Note 2)

GU

Statement of

Japan

International

Brands

Profit or Loss

Revenue

253,851

260,630

76,514

28,068

619,064

732

-

619,797

Operating profit/(loss)

60,083

41,420

13,604

(222)

114,885

(17)

(1,774)

113,094

Segment income/(loss)

(i.e., profit/ losses before

59,796

40,744

13,495

(345)

113,690

(17)

(6,508)

107,164

income taxes)

(Note 1) "Others" includes the real estate leasing business, etc.

(Note 2) "Adjustments" mainly includes revenue and corporate expenses which are not allocated to individual reportable segments.

6. Inventories

Write-down of inventories to their net realizable values recognized in expenses is as follows:

(Millions of yen)

Three months ended

Three months ended

30 November 2019

30 November 2020

Write-down of inventories to net realizable value

1,981

2,710

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7. Property, Plant and Equipment

The breakdown of the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment at each reporting date is as follows:

(Millions of yen)

As at

As at

31 August 2020

30 November 2020

Buildings and structures

108,707

104,201

Furniture, equipment and vehicles

16,773

18,081

Land

1,927

1,927

Construction in progress

13,220

14,838

Total

136,123

143,556

8. Dividends

The total amount of dividends paid was as follows: For the three months ended 30 November 2019

Resolution

Meeting of the Board on 5 November 2019

Total dividends

Dividends per share

(Millions of yen)

(Yen)

24,494

240

Dividends were declared on 5 November 2019 and paid on 8 November 2019. The effective date of the dividend was for shareholders as at 31 August 2019.

For the three months ended 30 November 2020

Resolution

Total dividends

Dividends per share

(Millions of yen)

(Yen)

Meeting of the Board on 4 November 2020

24,504

240

Dividends were declared on 4 November 2020 and paid on 6 November 2020. The effective date of the dividend was for shareholders as at 31 August 2020.

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9. Revenue

The Group conducts its global clothing retail operations through both physical stores and e-commerce channels. The following is a breakdown of total revenue by major regional market operation.

Three months ended 30 November 2019

Revenue

Percent of Total

(Millions of yen)

(%)

Japan

233,031

37.4

Greater China

142,671

22.9

Other parts of Asia & Oceania

66,307

10.6

North America & Europe

71,769

11.5

UNIQLO (Note 1)

513,780

82.4

GU (Note 2)

72,949

11.7

Global Brands (Note 3)

36,113

5.8

Others (Note 4)

642

0.1

Total

623,484

100.0

(Note 1) Revenue is classified by nation or region based on customer location.

The designated regions and countries are classified as follows:

Greater China:

Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan

Other parts of Asia & Oceania:

South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia,

Australia, India

North America & Europe:

United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Russia,

Germany, Belgium, Spain, Sweden, the Netherlands, Denmark, Italy

(Note 2)

Main national and regional market:

Japan

(Note 3)

Main national and regional markets:

North America, Europe, Japan

(Note 4) The "Others" category includes real estate leasing operations.

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Three months ended 30 November 2020

Revenue

Percent of Total

(Millions of yen)

(%)

Japan

253,851

41.0

Greater China

152,861

24.7

Other parts of Asia & Oceania

54,439

8.8

North America & Europe

53,329

8.6

UNIQLO (Note 1)

514,482

83.0

GU (Note 2)

76,514

12.3

Global Brands (Note 3)

28,068

4.5

Others (Note 4)

732

0.1

Total

619,797

100.0

(Note 1) Revenue is classified by nation or region based on customer location.

The designated regions and countries are classified as follows:

Greater China:

Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan

Other parts of Asia & Oceania:

South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines,

Indonesia, Australia, Vietnam, India

North America & Europe:

United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Russia,

Germany, Belgium, Spain, Sweden, the Netherlands, Denmark, Italy

(Note 2) Main national and regional market:

Japan

(Note 3) Main national and regional markets:

North America, Europe, Japan

(Note 4) The "Others" category includes real estate leasing operations.

10. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

The breakdown of selling, general and administrative expenses for each reporting period is as follows:

(Millions of yen)

Three months ended

Three months ended

30 November 2019

30 November 2020

Selling, general and administrative expenses

Advertising and promotion

21,925

19,260

Lease expenses

20,302

18,377

Depreciation and amortization

43,067

44,565

Outsourcing

11,941

11,603

Salaries

75,038

72,301

Distribution

28,208

26,189

Others

23,615

20,948

Total

224,098

213,245

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11. Other Income and Other Expenses

The breakdown of other income and other expenses for each reporting period is as follows:

(Millions of yen)

Three months ended

Three months ended

30 November 2019

30 November 2020

Other income

Foreign exchange gains (Note)

3,317

1,332

Others

766

884

Total

4,083

2,216

(Millions of yen)

Three months ended

Three months ended

30 November 2019

30 November 2020

Other expenses

Loss on retirement of property, plant and equipment

73

96

Impairment losses

836

132

Others

557

684

Total

1,467

913

(Note) Currency adjustments incurred in the course of operating transactions are included in "other income".

12. Finance Income and Finance Costs

The breakdown of finance income and finance costs for each reporting period is as follows:

(Millions of yen)

Three months ended

Three months ended

30 November 2019

30 November 2020

Finance income

Foreign exchange gains (Note)

9,297

-

Interest income

2,910

1,035

Others

11

16

Total

12,219

1,051

(Millions of yen)

Three months ended

Three months ended

30 November 2019

30 November 2020

Finance costs

Foreign exchange losses (Note)

-

5,160

Interest expenses

1,894

1,812

Others

-

7

Total

1,894

6,980

(Note) Currency adjustments incurred in the course of non-operating transactions are included in "finance income" and "finance costs".

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13. Earnings per Share

Three months ended 30 November 2019

Three months ended 30 November 2020

Equity per share attributable to owners

9,685.06

Equity per share attributable to owners

9,764.13

of the Parent (Yen)

of the Parent (Yen)

Basic earnings per share (Yen)

694.73

Basic earnings per share (Yen)

689.29

Diluted earnings per share (Yen)

693.59

Diluted earnings per share (Yen)

688.17

(Note) The basis for calculation of basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share is as follows:

Three months ended

Three months ended

30 November 2019

30 November 2020

Basic earnings per share for the period

Profit for the period attributable to owners of the Parent (Millions of yen)

70,907

70,381

Profit not attributable to common shareholders (Millions of yen)

-

-

Profit attributable to common shareholders (Millions of yen)

70,907

70,381

Average number of common stock outstanding during the period (Shares)

102,064,495

102,106,878

Diluted earnings per share for the period

Adjustment to profit (Millions of yen)

-

-

Increase in number of common stock (Shares)

167,866

166,859

(Number of share subscription rights included in increase)

(167,866)

(166,859)

14. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Information about the carrying amount and fair value of financial instruments is as follows:

(Millions of yen)

As at 31 August 2020

As at 30 November 2020

Carrying amounts

Fair value

Carrying amounts

Fair value

Financial assets

Security deposits and guarantees

63,639

64,341

64,134

65,143

Total

63,639

64,341

64,134

65,143

Financial liabilities

Corporate bonds (Note)

469,342

470,938

469,382

472,486

Total

469,342

470,938

469,382

472,486

(Note) The amount above include the outstanding balance of corporate bonds due within one year.

The fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities, which are measured by amortized cost, approximate their carrying amounts.

The fair value of security deposits and guarantees is calculated on the basis of the present value, applying the current market interest rate.

The fair value of corporate bonds is calculated with reference to publicly available market prices.

The fair value measurements of corporate bonds and security deposits and guarantees are classified as Level 2.

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The following tables illustrate the fair value measurement hierarchy of the Group's financial instruments. All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the interim condensed financial statements are categorized within the fair value hierarchy based on the following characteristics:

Level 1 - based on quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities

Level 2 - based on valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is observable, either directly or indirectly

Level 3 - based on valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is unobservable

When multiple inputs are used to measure fair value, the fair value level is determined based on the input with the lowest level classification in the overall fair value assessment.

The following tables illustrate the fair value measurement hierarchy of the Group's financial instruments:

(Millions of yen)

As at 31 August 2020

Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

Net financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value through profit or loss

Net financial assets and financial liabilities designated as hedging instruments - Fair value

Fair value

As at 30 November 2020

Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

Net financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value through profit or loss

Net financial assets and financial liabilities designated as hedging instruments - Fair value

Fair value

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

1,158

212

1,370

-

-

1,550

-

1,550

-

17,878

-

17,878

1,158

19,428

212

20,799

(Millions of yen)

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

-

212

954

741

-

1,031

-

1,031

-

(1,522)

-

(1,522)

741

(490)

212

463

For the valuation of Level 2 derivative financial instruments for which a market value is available, we use a valuation model that uses observable data on the measurement date using inputs such as interest rates, yield curves, currency rates and volatility in comparable instruments.

Financial instruments classified as Level 3 consist mainly of unlisted shares. The fair values of unlisted shares are measured by the division responsible in the Group according to the Group's accounting policy, etc., using the immediately preceding figures available for each quarter.

There were no significant changes due to the purchase, sale, issuance and settlement of Level 3 financial instruments, and no transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3.

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15. Commitments for Expenditures

The Group had the following commitments at each reporting date:

(Millions of yen)

As at

As at

31 August 2020

30 November 2020

Commitment for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment

25,429

24,942

Commitment for the acquisition of intangible assets

2,139

2,811

Total

27,081

28,241

16. Subsequent Events Not applicable.

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2. Others

Dividends

The Company resolved to pay dividends from retained earnings at the meeting of the Board convened on 4 November 2020. The total amount of dividends paid and the amount per share are stated under "Financial Section 1. Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 8. Dividends".

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(TRANSLATION)

INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT'S REVIEW REPORT

14 January, 2021

To the Board of Directors of FAST RETAILING CO., LTD.:

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC

Tokyo office

Designated Engagement Partner,

Certified Public Accountant

Koichi Okubo

Designated Engagement Partner,

Certified Public Accountant

Hirofumi Otani

Accountant's Conclusion

Pursuant to the first paragraph of Article 193-2 of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, we have reviewed the interim condensed consolidated financial statements of FAST RETAILING CO., LTD. and its consolidated subsidiaries (the "Group") included in the Financial Section, namely, the interim condensed consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 November, 2020, and the interim condensed consolidated statement of profit or loss, comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the three-month period then ended, and the related notes.

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Group as at 30 November, 2020, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for the three-month period then ended in accordance with International Accounting Standard ("IAS") 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" ("IAS 34"), pursuant to Article 93 of the "Rules Governing Term, Form and Preparation of Consolidated Quarterly Financial Statements".

Basis for Accountant's Conclusion

We conducted our review in accordance with quarterly review standards generally accepted in Japan. Our responsibility under those standards is further described in the Accountant's Responsibility for the Review of the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Professional Ethics in Japan, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities as accountants. We believe that we have obtained the evidence to provide a basis for our review conclusion.

Responsibilities of Management and Statutory Auditors and the Board of Statutory Auditors for the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with IAS 34, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of interim condensed consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the interim condensed consolidated financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Group's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern in accordance with paragraph 4 of IAS 1 "Presentation of Financial Statements" ("IAS 1").

Statutory Auditors and the Board of Statutory Auditors are responsible for overseeing the Directors' execution of duties relating to the design and operating effectiveness of the controls over the Group's financial reporting process.

Accountant's Responsibility for the Review of the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Our objective is to issue an accountant's report that includes our conclusion.

As part of a review in accordance with quarterly review standards generally accepted in Japan, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the review. We also:

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  • Make inquiries, primarily of management and persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and apply analytical and other quarterly review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in Japan.
  • Conclude whether nothing has come to our attention, based on the evidence obtained, related to going concern that causes us to believe that the interim condensed consolidated financial statements are not fairly presented, in all material respects, in accordance with paragraph 4 of IAS 1, if we conclude that a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Group's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our accountant's report to the related disclosures in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our conclusion. Our conclusions are based on the evidence obtained up to the date of our accountant's report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Group to cease to continue as a going concern.
  • Evaluate whether nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the overall presentation and disclosures of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements are not in accordance with IAS 34, as well as the overall presentation, structure and content of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
  • Obtain evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities within the Group to express a conclusion on the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the review of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. We remain solely responsible for our conclusion.

We communicate with Statutory Auditors and the Board of Statutory Auditors regarding the planned scope and timing of the review and significant findings that we identify during our review.

We also provide Statutory Auditors and the Board of Statutory Auditors with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.

Interest Required to Be Disclosed by the Certified Public Accountants Act of Japan

Our firm and its designated engagement partners do not have any interest in the Group which is required to be disclosed pursuant to the provisions of the Certified Public Accountants Act of Japan.

Notes to the Readers of Independent Accountant's Review Report

This is an English translation of the independent accountant's review report as required by the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act of Japan for the conveniences of the reader.

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