Group Overview

Group net sales and number of stores Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. (Yen billions) 900 Net sales No. of stores (Including franchise stores) Fast Retailing is a retail apparel group that operates not only Corporate overview (As of August 31, 2010) 800 in Japan but in markets worldwide with the casual Name: FAST RETAILING CO., LTD. Established: May 1, 1963 700 wear brand as its core business. Under the UNIQLO brand, Head Office: 717-1 Sayama, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi 754- 600 the Group maintains 808 stores in Japan and 136 overseas 0894, Japan 2,258 500 2,203 (stores) and has established a highly profitable SPA (see page 8) Tokyo Headquarters: Midtown Tower, Akasaka 9-7-1, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-6231, Japan 400 1,958 business model that integrates all stages of operations, from 1,828 Paid-in Capital: 10,273.95 million yen planning through production and sales. 300 1,632 Business: Control and management of overall Group activities 655 200 585 622 The Fast Retailing Group’s operations include the UNIQLO as owner and holding company 519 1,232 Group Full-time Employees: 11,596 368 433 business and its domestic and overseas network of stores, as 100 336 Consolidated Sales: 814.8 billion yen 176 229 276 62 90 118 well as its global brand operations, which primarily focus on Consolidated Ordinary Income: 123.7 billion yen 0 7 8 11 13 15 22 25 29 the development of apparel brands overseas. Closing Date: August 31 (FY) 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Note: Results（注）2002年度から連結ベースのデータを記載しています。 on a consolidated basis are displayed from FY 2002.

UNIQLO in Japan Global Brands Theory The Theory brand was created in New York in 1997 for contemporary women. Theory’s high-quality Italian stretch fabrics offer superior comfort and a so- UNIQLO in Japan currently boasts approximately 808 stores phisticated look. Theory brands include Theory, Theory Men, Theory Luxe, nationwide, with annual sales totaling 600 billion yen. Both net Helmut Lang and PLST. In September 2010, Theory merged with CABIN, an- sales and operating income soared in the business year to August other Fast Retailing Group company. Over the subsequent six-month period, 2010, backed by the company’s popular HEATTECH clothing line some CABIN stores are being converted into Theory brand stores. and further buoyed by solid sales of new products, such as our Pre- mium Down Ultra Light Jackets and Silky dry innerwear. In addition, Comptoir des Cotonniers UNIQLO’s efforts to accelerate the opening of 1,650 square-meter Comptoir des Cotonniers is a women’s fashion brand that was started in (500-tsubo) large-format stores is proceeding favorably, with 102 1995 in Toulouse, France. It offers casual chic French fashion with a sense such locations in operation by the end of August 2010. This expan- of natural authenticity. Its “mother and daughter” advertising campaign sion was accompanied by the high-profile opening of the UNIQLO launched in 1997 attracted significant attention. The brand is available Shinsaibashi Store, our first global flagship store in Japan. Moving through a network of about 370 stores spanning Europe (mainly in France), Japan, South Korea and the United States. ahead, we will proceed with plans to open more large-scale stores in choice urban locations, such as in department stores. Princesse tam.tam A unique lingerie lifestyle brand established in 1985, Princesse tam.tam is Fiscal year ended August 31, 2010 known for its creative free spirit, characteristic prints and fresh colors. This Net sales: 615.1 billion yen brand, which prides itself on its materials, designs and smooth fit, offers linge- Operating income: 127.7 billion yen rie, homewear and swimwear collections through famous department stores Stores: 808 (Including franchise stores) and specialty outlets mainly in France and 40 countries worldwide.

g.u. Our low-cost g.u. clothing line attracted a flurry of attention with the launch of its ¥990 jeans, which helped to lead the business to significant sales and profit Fiscal year ended August 31, 2010 UNIQLO International (China, United Kingdom, South Korea, United States, Hong Kong, France, Taiwan, Russia, Singapore, Malaysia) gains in the fiscal year ended August 31, 2010. The brand’s network of stores Net sales: 125.2 billion yen surpassed 100 locations in fiscal 2010, with plans to open 40 to 50 new stores Operating income: 7.8 billion yen UNIQLO International’s results continue to improve steadily in every year. We have set a net sales target of 50 billion yen and a network of Stores: 1,169 (Including franchise stores) tandem with the growth of the company’s store network, which has 200 stores across Japan in the fiscal year ending August 2013. given the brand a presence in the United States, the United King- dom, France, Russia, China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and Malaysia. Awareness of the UNIQLO brand continues to rise, spurred by the opening of global flagship stores in the major fashion hubs of New York, London, Paris, Shanghai and Osaka. In CSR communications The Power of Clothing (Fuku no Chikara) the fiscal year ended August 2010, UNIQLO International operated In addition to publishing this report, We distribute a booklet titled The Power of Clothing at 136 overseas stores, which generated sales accounting for 10.7% the Group distributes a booklet (The UNIQLO stores on a quarterly basis. The booklet addresses of the company’s total overall sales. Future store expansion is Power of Clothing) at UNIQLO stores what Fast Retailing can achieve with clothing, with a focus expected to remain particularly robust in Asia. We estimate that in and actively discloses information on on UNIQLO’s CSR activities and various social issues. This fiscal 2011, UNIQLO International will achieve sales of 100 billion its website to help to promote com- publication is not intended as a form of one-way commu- yen. In the fall of 2011, we plan to open another flagship store on munication with its various stake- nication, but as a way to help us take our activities to the New York City’s Fifth Avenue, as we continue toward achieving our holders. next level by reviewing our initiatives through referring to goal of establishing a presence in every major city worldwide. the invaluable feedback received from readers. CSR website http://www.fastretailing.com/eng/csr/ You can view this booklet online under the CSR section of Fast Retailing’s website. Fiscal year ended August 31, 2010 Net sales: 72.7 billion yen Operating income: 6.3 billion yen Stores: 136 Publication: January 2011 (The next issue is scheduled to be published in January 2012.) Inquiries: CSR Department Fast Retailing co., ltd. [email protected] Disclaimer:This report not only provides factual information from the past and the present regarding Fast Retailing co., ltd. and its group companies, but also includes plans and projections made as of the publication date, and future forecasts based on management policies and strategies. These future forecasts are assumptions or judgments made based on information available at the time. Actual results and circumstances of future business activities may diverge from these forecasts due to changes in various conditions. Your understanding with regard to this matter is appreciated.

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