Global apparel retailer UNIQLO today announces the opening of a new global flagship store, UNIQLO Kyoto, on November 6th. Located on Kawaramachi-dori in Kyoto, this store is a full renovation and reopening of UNIQLO Kyoto Kawaramachi, UNIQLO's largest store in Kyoto. This is the first UNIQLO global flagship store in Kyoto, a historic city visited by people from all over the world.

Kawaramachi-dori runs north to south through central Kyoto, the city's main boulevard lined with large commercial facilities and trendy shops. Known as Kyoto's premier entertainment district, the area bustles with visitors from across Japan and abroad. UNIQLO's newest global flagship store will be a place in this exciting district for customers and visitors to experience its LifeWear concept.

UNIQLO Kyoto will welcome customers with large and modern sales floors that showcase the complete collection of UNIQLO LifeWear items, as well as the exceptional service levels UNIQLO is known for the world over. UNIQLO Kyoto will emphasize both the tradition and culture of Kyoto, and also its ever-evolving appeal, to become a store much loved by customers well into the future.

■ UNIQLO Kyoto Overview

Name:

UNIQLO Kyoto

Opening Day:

November 6, 2026 (Friday)

Address:

58 Daikokucho, Kawaramachi-dori Sanjo-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto

Sales Floor Area:

Approx. 3,200 square meters (Total 4 floors, 3 above ground and 1 below)

Product Lines:

MENS, WOMENS, KIDS, BABIES

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UNIQLO offers heartfelt sympathies to everyone affected by the large-scale wildfires in the Gironde and Var departments of France. The company would also like to acknowledge those working tirelessly on firefighting and rescue efforts, and sincerely hopes for the safety of all those impacted and for the swift recovery and reconstruction of the affected communities. As part of its emergency relief efforts, UNIQLO EUROPE LTD., a member of the Fast Retailing Group, will donate a total of one million euro to support those affected by the wildfires.

The donations will be made to Secours populaire français, which provides assistance and recovery support to disaster victims, and Sud-Ouest Solidarité, which supports firefighting operations through the provision of advanced firefighting robots, fire-monitoring drones, and medical support vehicles. In addition, UNIQLO will donate 50,000 items of clothing to help those affected by the disaster.

Additionally, donations collected from customers at UNIQLO stores across France will be contributed to the French Red Cross. UNIQLO EUROPE LTD, will match customer donations with an equivalent contribution, and these funds will be used to support firefighters and address urgent needs in the affected areas.

As a result of the wildfires, tens of thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate, and vast natural landscapes have been destroyed. In response to these severe circumstances, UNIQLO is committed to providing tangible support to organizations carrying out emergency response and relief activities on the ground.

For more information about the Fast Retailing Group's disaster relief efforts, please visit:
https://www.fastretailing.com/eng/sustainability/community/donating_clothing.html#dc02

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UNIQLO offers its deepest sympathies to everyone affected by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake. The UNIQLO Amu Plaza Kumamoto store, which had been temporarily closed due to the earthquake, will resume operations at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 3, 2026, following the completion of safety inspections and preparations for reopening.

UNIQLO sincerely apologizes for the inconvenience and concern caused to customers during the closure. As the company resumes operations, it will continue to prioritize the safety of customers and employees and strive to provide a safe and comfortable shopping environment.

In response to the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake, UNIQLO and the Fast Retailing Group have been carrying out support activities, including clothing donations and financial relief for affected communities. The Group has also worked toward reopening stores* to help support the daily lives of local residents. Going forward, the Fast Retailing Group will continue to provide assistance based on the evolving needs and circumstances of the affected areas.

*GU Amu Plaza Kumamoto Store and PLST Amu Plaza Kumamoto Store, which are also located in Amu Plaza Kumamoto, are scheduled to resume operations on August 3 as well.

■ UNIQLO Amu Plaza Kumamoto store overview

Address:

4F Amu Plaza Kumamoto, 3-15-26 Kasuga, Nishi-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture

Business Hours:

10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

■ Operating Status of UNIQLO Stores in Kumamoto Prefecture

For the latest store operating information, please visit the following website:
https://map.uniqlo.com/jp/ja/

For information on Fast Retailing's emergency support efforts following the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake (updated July 31, 2026), please visit the following website:
https://www.fastretailing.com/eng/sustainability/news/2607312000.html

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Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. offers its heartfelt condolences to those who have lost loved ones in the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake, and extends its deepest sympathies to everyone affected by the disaster. The company would also like to express its deep respect for all those involved in rescue and relief efforts in the affected areas, and wishes for everyone's safety and the swift recovery of the region. The Fast Retailing Group will provide emergency support to people in the affected areas by supplying necessary clothing and other items in response to requests from local governments, NPOs, NGOs, and other support organizations.

Immediately after the earthquake occurred on Tuesday, July 28, Fast Retailing began preparing clothing assistance. As an initial response, the company has decided to donate 20,000 UNIQLO items, including AIRism products, through ARROWS, the disaster relief project operated by certified NPO Peace Winds Japan.

In addition, Fast Retailing will provide relief funds of approximately JPY 100 million to support the affected communities, and continue to provide clothing and other forms of support in response to requests from those affected as well as evolving local needs. Beyond immediate emergency relief, Fast Retailing is committed to supporting long-term recovery and reconstruction efforts through sustained and proactive initiatives.

Fast Retailing Group brands are also working together to restore operations at affected stores in the region so that customers can once again shop with peace of mind.

More information about Fast Retailing Group disaster recovery assistance activities is available at the website below:
https://www.fastretailing.com/eng/sustainability/community/donating_clothing.html

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UNIQLO today announces the worldwide release of new designs for its ongoing PEACE FOR ALL charity T-shirt project, available from Thursday, September 17.

On his T-shirt creation, Kengo Kuma expresses his philosophy of architecture as something lightly designed, a "collection of grains" rather than a heavy, large mass. The illustration of a bouquet, hand-drawn by Kuma, is accompanied by the words "Particle for Peace." In the bouquet, Kuma overlays the image of peace, showing that it is precisely because each person is as different as a particle, that we can care for each other and support one another with ease.

Sou Fujimoto, when he was appointed as the venue design producer for Expo 2025, the World Expo held in Osaka, Japan, adopted the motif from a single aerial photo he took of the vacant area of Yumeshima, the planned Expo site. The Grand Ring he designed embodied the idea that while respecting diversity, there is significance in becoming one, rather than everything being scattered. His design, with a scene of people from all over the world gathered in the same place, looking up at a single sky above the ring and sharing the view, is filled with a wish for peace.

UNIQLO, together with people around the world, will continue to expand this initiative in a desire for a future in which all people can live safely, and a hope for world peace.

■ Overview of the New PEACE FOR ALL Designs

■Collaborator's Profile

Sou Fujimoto
Born in 1971 in Hokkaido, Japan. After graduating from the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, he established Sou Fujimoto Architects in 2000. He served as the Site Design Producer for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, where he was responsible for the proposal and design of the Grand Ring. His major works include the House of Music, Hungary (2021) in Budapest, Shiroiya Hotel (2020), L'Arbre Blanc (2019), the Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2013 (2013) in London, House NA (2011), the Musashino Art University Museum & Library (2010), and House N (2008), among others.

Kengo Kuma
Kengo Kuma was born in 1954. He established Kengo Kuma & Associates (KKAA) in 1990. He is currently a University Professor and Professor Emeritus at the University of Tokyo and a member of the Japan Art Academy after teaching at Keio University and the University of Tokyo. KKAA projects are currently underway in more than 50 countries. Kengo Kuma proposes architecture that opens up new relationships between nature, technology, and human beings.

About PEACE FOR ALL
The PEACE FOR ALL project, launched in June 2022, features T-shirts with designs expressing a wish for peace, provided voluntarily by collaborators with close ties to UNIQLO who share the goal of "taking action with a desire for world peace." To date, a total of 54 individuals and organizations have participated in the PEACE FOR ALL project, with more than 11.1 million T-shirts sold, contributing donations from sales of US$20.6 million* (as of the end of June 2026). Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., the company that operates UNIQLO, donates the entire profit from sales (equivalent to 20% of the unit list price in Japan) to support the activities of partner organizations around the world aiding people affected by poverty, discrimination, violence, conflict and war.
*Calculated from the total of JPY3 billion at the June 30, 2026, exchange rate of US$1=JPY162.20

Participating collaborators
Akamai Technologies / Jonathan Anderson / Tadao Ando /
Olivia Arthur (by Magnum Photo) / Haruka Ayase / Jean-Michel Basquiat
Dick Bruna / Club for the Future / Sofia Coppola / Displacement Film Fund
Roger Federer / Ines de la Fressange / Keith Haring / Ayumu Hirano
Tasuku Honjo / Khaled Hosseini / Ryo Ichiriki / Rei Inamoto / Kosuke Kawamura
Kaws / Hakuju Kuiseko / Shingo Kunieda / Hideki Kuriyama
Lisa Larson / Saul Leiter / Christophe Lemaire / Herzog & De Meuron
Cristina De Middel (by Magnum Photo) / Han Meilin / Daido Moriyama
Moomin / Emmanuelle Moureaux / Haruki Murakami / Yu Nagaba
Kei Nishikori / Julian Opie / Peanuts / Pablo Picasso / Jason Polan / Ke Huy Quan / Gordon Reid
Francesco Risso / Kashiwa Sato / Adam Scott
Lindokuhle Sobekwa (by Magnum Photo) / Ichiro Suzuki / Hana Tajima / TOHO Co., Ltd.
Toray Industries, Inc. / Ultraman / Wim Wenders / Koji Yakusho / Shinya Yamanaka / Takeshi Yoro Tokujin Yoshioka
*As of July 24

Current Donation Recipients

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Fast Retailing extends its heartfelt sympathies to all those affected by the flooding in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.

As support for the affected areas, Fast Retailing's UNIQLO China Business will donate clothing worth a total of RMB 6 million (approximately JPY 143 million) through the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation. The donated clothing will include innerwear, AIRism, and other items, and is scheduled to be delivered to the affected areas according to local needs.

Since early July, heavy rainfall and other factors have caused flooding in various parts of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, forcing many people to live under difficult conditions.

Fast Retailing sincerely hopes for the earliest possible recovery and reconstruction of the affected areas.

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GU today announces the launch of its Fall/Winter 2026 collection, the first created under the creative direction of Francesco Risso, marking a comprehensive renewal of the brand's product lineup. GU introduces a new design approach built around six lifestyle concepts that reflect the many ways people live today. Each offers a complete wardrobe with its own character, while encouraging effortless mixing to create personal style.

As GU celebrates its 20th anniversary, the brand enters a new chapter inspired by the Japanese word "Jiyū," meaning freedom. Embracing individuality, creativity, and everyday life, GU invites everyone to dress with confidence, curiosity, and the freedom to express themselves in their own way.

The collection will be rolled out starting from late July. GU will continue to evolve, striving to bring the joy of fashion to people everywhere.

Six distinct lifestyle concepts

GU Minimal:
A monochrome style that is simple, streamlined, and can be adapted to a wide range of occasions.

• Fine Gauge Knit V Neck Cardigan（MEN） ¥1,990
• Faux Leather Balloon Hem Jacket（WOMEN）　¥5,990

GU Classic:
A casual, nostalgic style that reinterprets 1970s influences through a modern lens.

• Pleated Tapered Pants（MEN）¥2,990
• Baby Jacket（WOMEN）　¥4,990

GU Playful:
An expressive, playful style that embraces the layering of vibrant colors and diverse patterns with a sense of freedom.

• Color Canvas Sneakers（UNISEX）¥1,990
• Super Wide Jeans（MENS）¥2,990

GU Utility:
A functional, practical style designed to adapt seamlessly to everyday scenarios--from the city to the outdoors.

• Warm Waffle Crew Neck T-shirt（MEN）¥1,290
• 3D Barrel Jeans（WOMEN）¥2,990

GU Sport:
A colorful, cool street style inspired by sportswear from the 1980s and 1990s.

• Heavy Weight Sweat Cocoon Hoodie（MEN）¥2,990
• WARM PADDED Stand Jacket（MEN）¥5,990

GU Cozy:
A style centered on loungewear and innerwear, characterized by pastel tones and a soft, comfortable feel against the skin.

• Warm pointelle crew neck T-shir（WOMEN）¥1,290
• Satin relaxed pants（WOMEN）¥1,990

Comment from Tadashi Yanai, Chairman, President and CEO of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.
GU is a business with tremendous potential and a key driver of the Fast-Retailing Group's next phase of growth. As we welcome GU's 20th anniversary, we will take on the challenge of evolving into a global brand together with Francesco Risso, a world-class creative talent. We are confident that the new GU will be embraced by customers around the world, further expanding the brand's potential.

Comment from Tomokazu Kurose, President and CEO of GU Co., Ltd.
GU is now accelerating its evolution, starting from the products themselves. By combining customer-centered product development with the creativity of Francesco Risso, we have newly realized apparel that balances expressive design with a high level of refinement. I think customers will be pleasantly surprised by the prices of these products.

Comment from Francesco Risso, Creative Director of GU
What interests me most about clothing is its ability to accompany life. The wardrobe of today needs to feel grounded and accessible, yet also leave space for imagination, individuality, and play. The six lifestyle concepts are an attempt to reflect that reality; everyday dressing can be both practical and expressive, familiar and surprising.
I'm excited that the future of GU will emerge as a conversation between what we create and how people choose to live in it. It goes beyond product; GU will ultimately be shaped by the experiences, interpretations, and emotions of the people who make the clothes their own.

Special Feature Page for the Collection:
https://www.gu-global.com/jp/ja/special-feature/contents/26fw-collection

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• Francesco Risso
  Italian-born designer Francesco Risso studied fashion in Florence, New York, and London. He spent a decade at Prada, developing a rigorous approach to narrative and craft while gaining extensive design experience. From 2016 to 2025 he served as Creative Director at Marni, shaping a boldly original vision for the house inspired by music, art, and cultural exploration. A passionate educator, Risso has held guest positions at the world's top art and design schools. He is now Creative Director at GU.

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FY2026 3Q Highlights

■Consolidated Results：Fast Retailing reports large revenue and profit gains for the first nine months, achieves a new record performance

• In the nine months to May 31, 2026, consolidated revenue totaled 3.0651 trillion yen (+17.1% year on year), business profit rose to 592.7 billion yen (+33.6%), and profit attributable to owners of the Parent increased to 426.0 billion yen (+25.6%).
• In the third quarter from March to May, UNIQLO operations across all regions achieved higher revenue and profit. This strong overall performance was driven by ongoing global communications and branding efforts through products and new store openings.

■UNIQLO Japan: Reports significant 3Q revenue and profit gains

• In the three months through May 2026, revenue rose to 285.9 billion yen (+10.0%) and business profit expanded to 62.2 billion yen (+18.3%).
• Same-store sales increased by 9.9% on strong sales of bottoms that reflected the latest trends and of functional items that addressed changing temperatures.
• The gross profit margin held steady year on year. The cost of sales ratio improved slightly, reflecting the comparatively stronger yen rates on forward exchange contracts that had been secured for procurement during the quarter, but discount rates increased slightly due to strategic promotional activities during key sales periods. The SG&A ratio improved by 1.5 points on higher revenue.
• In the nine months through May 2026, revenue rose 8.3% to 867.6 billion yen and business profit expanded by 15.1% to 172.9 billion yen.

■UNIQLO International: Reports significantly higher 3Q revenue and profit

• In the three months through May 2026, revenue totaled 592.6 billion yen (+33.8%) and business profit increased to 112.3 billion yen (+65.2%). The business profit margin improved by 3.6 points year on year.
• These strong results were underpinned by the continuous news generated by new store openings and product launches.
• The Greater China region reported an increase in revenue and double-digit profit growth. UNIQLO operations in South Korea, the Southeast Asia, India, and Australia region, North America, and Europe all reported double-digit revenue and profit growth.
• In the nine months through May 2026, revenue totaled 1.8340 trillion yen (+25.9%) and business profit totaled 345.3 billion yen (+45.4%).

■GU: Reports higher revenue and a considerable increase in profit in 3Q

• In the three months through May 2026, revenue rose to 97.1 billion yen (+7.5%) and business profit increased to 16.3 billion yen (+36.7%).
• Same-store sales increased on the back of strong sales of products that successfully captured the latest trends and customer needs.
• The gross profit margin and the SG&A ratio improved, which helped to boost the business profit margin.
• For the nine months through May 2026, revenue totaled 265.6 billion yen (+3.7%) and business profit totaled 32.1 billion yen (+28.0%).

■Global Brands: 3Q revenue declines and profit increases in local currency terms

• In the three months through May 2026, revenue increased to 33.6 billion yen (+2.5%) and business profit increased to 2.6 billion yen (+48.3%).
• However, in local currency terms, revenue contracted by roughly 4% year on year. The Theory business, which is currently undergoing structural reform, posted a decline in revenue.
• In the nine months through May 2026, the segment reported a 4.2% decline in revenue to 96.3 billion yen and a 33.4% decline in business profit to 1.9 billion yen.

■FY2026 consolidated estimates: Consolidated estimates revised up

• FY2026 consolidated revenue: 3.9700 trillion yen (+16.7%), consolidated business profit: 710.0 billion yen (+28.8%), consolidated operating profit: 730.0 billion yen (+29.4%), and profit attributable to owners of the Parent: 500.0 billion yen (+15.5%).
• These estimates include upward revisions of 70.0 billion yen for revenue, 20.0 billion yen for business profit, 30.0 billion yen for operating profit, and 20.0 billion yen for profit attributable to owners of the Parent.
• We forecast an annual dividend in FY2026 of 640 yen per share, including an interim dividend of 320 yen. That would represent an increase in the annual dividend of 140 yen compared to FY2025.

FY2026 Third Quarter Results in Focus

■UNIQLO Japan: Reports significant 3Q revenue and profit gains

UNIQLO Japan reported higher revenue and double-digit profit growth in the nine months of fiscal 2026, with revenue totaling 867.6 billion yen (+8.3%) and business profit reaching 172.9 billion yen (+15.1% year-on-year).

In the three months from March to May, UNIQLO Japan achieved double-digit growth in both revenue and profit. Same-store sales expanded by 9.9%, driven by strong sales of trendy silhouette bottoms and of functional items that satisfied demand in the face of changing temperatures such as UV Protection Parkas and Easy Pants. Buoyant Golden Week and Thank You Festival sales also helped drive the increase in same-store sales. The third-quarter gross profit margin held steady year on year. While the cost of sales ratio improved slightly, reflecting the comparatively stronger yen rates on forward exchange contracts that had been secured for procurement during the quarter, discount rates increased slightly after we conducted more strategic promotional activities during key sales periods. Finally, the selling, general and administrative expense ratio improved by 1.5 points year-on-year after the personnel and store rent component ratios in particular declined as a result of the increase in revenue.

■UNIQLO International: Reports significantly higher 3Q revenue and profit

UUNIQLO International reported a significant increase in revenue and profits in the nine months of fiscal 2026, with revenue rising to 1.8340 trillion yen (+25.9%) and business profit expanding to 345.3 billion yen (+45.4%).

Breaking the UNIQLO International third-quarter performance from March to May down into individual regions and markets and viewing performance on a local currency basis, the Mainland China market reported higher revenue and double-digit profit growth. Same-store sales increased in that market thanks to enhanced marketing and buoyant demand for Summer items in May when temperatures started to rise, which resulted in strong sales of Easy Pants, UV Protection items, UT graphic T-shirts, and other Summer products. The Hong Kong and Taiwan markets reported higher revenue and profit due to strong sales of products that successfully captured customer demand, such as Mini T-shirts and Barrel Jeans. UNIQLO operations in South Korea reported double-digit year-on-year revenue and profit growth on the back of strong sales after women's, kids, and menswear items grabbed consumer attention on social media. UNIQLO operations in Southeast Asia, India & Australia reported double-digit revenue and profit growth, with Summer items such as T-shirts and UV Protection Parkas, as well as seasonally tailored year-round items such as jeans and sweatpants contributing to the strong sales performance. UNIQLO operations in North America reported double-digit revenue and profit growth. The strong performance in that region was buoyed by a continued successful flow of exciting information including the opening of stores that enable customers to experience the benefits of LifeWear firsthand and the launch of new and improved core products. UNIQLO operations in Europe also performed strongly and generated double-digit revenue and profit growth. The significant rise in revenue can be attributed to strong sales from newly opened stores and the extremely positive customer response to year-round items that incorporated some latest trend elements and Summer products such as linen shirts and short-sleeve knitwear.

We opened a total of six stores in North America in the three months from March to May including a flagship store in Chicago and large-format stores in New York and Boston. We also opened multiple showcase UNIQLO brand stores in rapid succession in other parts of the world, with a total of four new stores opening in Europe (including our first stores in Bristol, UK and Utrecht, the Netherlands) and a global flagship store opening in the bustling shopping district of Myeongdong in Seoul, South Korea. These new standout store openings have further enhanced UNIQLO's global brand power.

■GU: Reports higher revenue and a considerable increase in profit in 3Q

GU reported an increase in revenue and a significant expansion in profits in the nine months of fiscal 2026, with revenue rising to 265.6 billion yen (+3.7%) and business profit increasing to 32.1 billion yen (+28.0%).

In the three months from March to May, GU also recorded an increase in revenue and a large expansion in profits. Same-store sales expanded after GU improved communications about products that were being strategically marketed, resulting in strong sales of products that captured both the latest trends and customer needs, such as Barrel Ankle Pants, Sheer T-shirts, and Ballet Sneakers. The GU gross profit margin improved following efforts to reduce materials, procurement, and other cost of sales elements. The selling, general and administrative expense ratio improved after efforts to reduce the number of products and optimize inventory helped streamline store operations, and consequently reduce the personnel cost ratio.

■Global Brands: 3Q revenue declines and profit increases in local currency terms

In the nine months of fiscal 2026, the Global Brands reported a decline in revenue and a large contraction in profits, with revenue falling to 96.3 billion yen (−4.2%) and business profit contracting to 1.9 billion yen (−33.4%).

Our Theory business reported a decline in revenue but an increase in profit in local currency terms in the three months from March to May. The year-on-year decline in Theory revenue was due to shrinking wholesale business worldwide and persistently cool weather at the beginning of the season, which dampened sales of Summer products. The increase in business profit was generated by lower discounting rates primarily at Theory business in USA. Meanwhile, PLST business reported higher revenue and profit on the back of strong menswear sales and expanding e-commerce sales.

Finally, revenue from the Comptoir des Cotonniers/Princesse tam.tam business declined, while business losses contracted in local currency terms. That was due to our decision to consolidate the store network and close unprofitable stores, reducing the total number of stores by roughly 50% from 144 stores at the end of May 2025 to 77 stores at the end of May 2026.

■FY2026 consolidated estimates: Consolidated estimates revised up

In fiscal 2026, the Fast Retailing Group expects to achieve a record performance by reporting consolidated revenue of 3.9700 trillion yen (+16.7%), business profit of 710.0 billion yen (+28.8%), operating profit of 730.0 billion yen (+29.4%), and profit attributable to owners of the Parent of 500.0 billion yen (+15.5%). Compared to the performance estimates announced in April 2026, the new forecasts include an upward revision of 70.0 billion yen for revenue, 20.0 billion yen for business profit, 30.0 billion yen for operating profit, and 20.0 billion yen for profit attributable to owners of the Parent. These upward revisions reflect the corporate performance through June as well as the decision to revise the exchange rates used to calculate fourth-quarter business estimates to bring them more in line with current actual rates.

Regarding our forecasts for each of our four business segments, we expect UNIQLO International will generate double-digit revenue and profit growth in local currency terms in both the second half of fiscal 2026 and the full fiscal year. Within that segment, the Greater China region is expected to report year-on-year increases in revenue and profit in the second half of the year, and an increase in revenue and double-digit profit growth in fiscal 2026. UNIQLO operations in South Korea, the Southeast Asia, India and Australia, North America, and Europe are all expected to continue to generate strong sales growth and to report double-digit revenue and profit growth in both the second half and the full business year. At UNIQLO Japan, second-half revenue is expected to rise and second-half business profit is forecast to hold steady at previous year levels. Full-year estimates for the UNIQLO Japan predict year-on-year growth in both revenue and profit. In the fourth quarter from June to August 2026, the segment is expected to report a decline in revenue and a double-digit year-on-year contraction in business profit. This is due in part to the high bar set by extremely strong performances in the past two years, as well as rising cost of sales in the face of a weaker yen and lower-than-anticipated sales in June, which is expected to result in a higher SG&A ratio in the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, GU is expected to report higher revenue and double-digit profit growth in the second half and full fiscal year. Finally, the Global Brands is expected to report a decline in revenue but an increase in profit in local currency terms in both the second half and full business year.

We have made no change to our latest forecast for a year-end dividend of 320 yen per share. That, coupled with the interim dividend of 320 yen that has already been paid, would bring the expected annual dividend per share for fiscal 2026 to 640 yen, an increase of 140 yen per share compared to the previous year.

Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. discloses business results data and offers a variety of press releases on its IR website https://www.fastretailing.com/eng/ir/.

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From left: Shozo Ichiyama (Programming Director, Tokyo International Film Festival), Clare Stewart (Managing Director, International Film Festival Rotterdam),
Tao Okamoto (Actor / Model / Director), Hiroyasu Matsuoka (Representative Director, President and CEO, TOHO Co., Ltd.), Koji Yanai (Director and Group Senior Executive Officer, Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.)

Ahead of World Refugee Day on June 20, UNIQLO held the "PEACE FOR ALL × Displacement Film Fund Short Film Special Preview Screening" on Thursday, June 18, at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills, with the cooperation of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and TOHO CO., LTD. The event was held to mark the launch of a new Displacement Film Fund (DFF) collaboration T-shirt as part of UNIQLO's PEACE FOR ALL charity T-shirt project, and featured a special screening of selected films alongside a talk session.

"PEACE FOR ALL × Displacement Film Fund Short Film Special Screening"
The talk session held ahead of the screening featured four speakers: Clare Stewart, Managing Director of the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR); Shozo Ichiyama, Programming Director of the Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF); Tao Okamoto, actor, model, and filmmaker, who recently became the first Japanese actor to win the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival; and Koji Yanai, Fast Retailing Group Senior Executive Officer. Together, they discussed the power of film to communicate displaced people's experiences and foster greater understanding.
During the talk event, Clare Stewart emphasized the urgency of the DFF's purpose of supporting displaced filmmakers and bringing stories of displacement to wider audiences. She described it as "a very unique fund," noting that, from a film industry perspective, collaborations of this kind--which bring together cultural and philanthropic foundations, and companies such as UNIQLO--are very rare.
Shozo Ichiyama responded by commending the films supported by the DFF, stating that while they address refugee-related themes and include works by filmmakers with displaced backgrounds, they are "not driven by theme alone, but are also outstanding as films." He explained that he was impressed by the selection of talented directors and the cinematic quality of the works, which led to their selection at the TIFF.
Tao Okamoto also expressed strong empathy for the mission of the DFF, referring to her own family's refugee background and the thoughts that led her to direct her film My Sweet Pala. She commented that "as more individual stories are shared with people, empathy can spread, leading to a better and kinder world," and spoke passionately about why these are films that audiences should see now.

The special screening featured two of the five films supported in the DFF's first funding round: "Rotation," directed by Maryna Er Gorbach, which follows a young Ukrainian woman during a period of rotation away from the front line as she tries to cope with reality through a hypnotherapy ritual; and "Allies in Exile," a documentary by Hasan Kattan that captures the daily life of the director and his close friend and fellow filmmaker Fadi in a hotel for asylum seekers in London, after being forced to flee Aleppo, Syria, first to Turkiye. "Allies in Exile" received the Refugee Reporting Award at the One World Media Awards held in London on the day before the special screening. A special message from director Hasan Kattan was also presented before the screening.

"Allies in Exile" director Hasan Kattan said:
What inspired me to make this film is my own experience as a refugee living in asylum accommodation with my friend Fadi. We were living in uncertainty, waiting for decisions, surrounded by many stories and people in the same situation. There was a question that kept following me: when people ask, "Why did you choose to become a refugee?" For me, I believe it wasn't a choice--never a choice. It was never a dream.
I tried to answer this question through this film--through my own journey, through my friend Fadi's journey, and through what we witnessed and felt from inside the asylum system. In the media, people talk about refugees in terms of numbers, boats, statistics, and political arguments. But what I saw were humans. I saw talent, I saw love, I saw families--brave people who just want a chance. Making this film wasn't easy. It was hard to face my own pain, to face myself, but making this film helped me to survive, to understand, and to process. Sometimes we make films to tell stories, but sometimes we make films to survive through them.

Koji Yanai, Fast Retailing Group Senior Executive Officer, said: "UNIQLO has been supporting refugees for more than 25 years. We are deeply grateful to our customers and the many others whose support has helped expand this circle of assistance. I believe films have the power to move people and change perspectives. The works by the directors we supported in the first round are notable for their range--from fiction to documentary--as well as for the strong conviction, deep emotion and empathy rooted in the directors' own experiences. I believe these films will serve as a catalyst for increasing interest in and understanding of the refugee issue within Japan. I am very pleased that these works will be screened at the Tokyo International Film Festival and seen by audiences in Japan. We will continue supporting the DFF and helping to bring these voices to wider audiences.

About the Displacement Film Fund (DFF)
The DFF was established to support and fund the work of filmmakers who have been forcibly displaced, or who have a track record of telling stories about displacement. Co-created and led by actor, producer and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett, the Fund was announced at the 54th International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) in 2025, with MASTER MIND, UNIQLO, Droom en Daad, the Tamer Family Foundation, and the Amahoro Coalition as founding partners. The Hubert Bals Fund serves as a managing partner, and UNHCR as a strategic partner. At the 55th IFFR, Aarti Lohia and the SP Lohia Foundation were announced as new major partners, having pledged their support to the fund following the success of its pilot year.
The five short films produced with first-round support are "Allies in Exile" by Hasan Kattan, "Rotation" by Maryna Er Gorbach, "Sense of Water" by Mohammad Rasoulof, "Super Afghan Gym" by Shahrbanoo Sadat, and "Whispers of a Burning Scent" by Mo Harawe. The films had their world premieres at IFFR 2026, where they received strong international acclaim, including a five-star review from The Guardian. Furthermore, the five films have been selected for their Japan premiere at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival to be held from October 26 to November 4, 2026.
Following the success of its first year, the DFF has launched a second funding round. At the Cannes Film Festival in May 2026, Cate Blanchett announced five newly selected filmmakers: Mohammed Amer, Annemarie Jacir, Akuol de Mabior, Bao Nguyen, and Rithy Panh.

The Collaboration Between the PEACE FOR ALL Charity T-shirt Project and the DFF

• Launched in June 2022, PEACE FOR ALL is a charity T-shirt project created with the voluntary participation of collaborators who support the idea of taking action with a desire for world peace. Each design expresses its creator's own message of peace. Thanks to widespread support from customers since the project's launch, more than 10 million T-shirts had been sold worldwide as of the end of March 2026, with total donations reaching 3 billion yen. The DFF has joined PEACE FOR ALL as a new collaborator, and a T-shirt designed with words on the theme of peace contributed by the filmmakers supported in the Fund's first round will be available from Friday, June 19, 2026. Profits generated from sales of the DFF T-shirt will be donated back to DFF to support its mission.

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PEACE FOR ALL Exhibition - All Past Collaboration T-shirts on Display
UNIQLO has been running the PEACE FOR ALL charity T-shirt project since 2022. Designed voluntarily by notable collaborators who share UNIQLO's wish for world peace, the T-shirts are sold globally, and all profits are donated to international organizations, including UNHCR, that support people affected by poverty, discrimination, violence, conflict, and war. At the venue, all past collaboration T-shirts were displayed together, including the five new designs launching on June 19, 2026. In total, T-shirts from 54 collaborators were exhibited.

Five New Designs Launching on June 19, 2026 (from Left)

• Dick Bruna (creator of Miffy)
• Sofia Coppola (director / screenwriter)
• Displacement Film Fund
• PEANUTS
• Ke Huy Quan (actor)

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The Fast Retailing Group, ahead of World Refugee Day on June 20, held a media briefing on June 18 at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills to share the status and latest initiatives of its global refugee support activities, presented in cooperation with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. UNIQLO also exhibited a display with all PEACE FOR ALL T-shirts to date, including five new designs released on June 19.

■UNHCR and Fast Retailing Group Refugee Support Activities Media Briefing
Fast Retailing and UNHCR began their collaboration in 2006, and formed a global partnership in 2011. At the media briefing event, the company shared updates on the following refugee-support initiatives:

• Emergency Assistance: Fast Retailing Chairman, President and CEO Tadashi Yanai personally donated one billion yen at the request of UNHCR. Funds are being used for food, housing, medical care, and sanitation.
• Clothing Donations: A total of 63.71 million items have been donated in 81 countries and regions (including donations to other organizations). In March 2026, Fast Retailing donated 1.37 million items to Mauritania.
• Self-Reliance Support: The livelihood support for Rohingya refugee women in Bangladesh has supported a total of 1,052 refugee women from 2022 to 2025, producing over 10 million sanitary napkins and items of underwear.
• Refugee Employment: Refugees in Japan are employed at UNIQLO and GU stores, and the Innovation Factory.
• Displacement Film Fund: Fast Retailing donated 100,000 euro in 2025 and 2026, for a total of 200,000 euro. Films made by directors who received support in 2025 will premiere in Japan at the Tokyo International Film Festival in October 2026.

Koji Yanai, Group Senior Executive Officer at Fast Retailing, commented: "Fast Retailing is UNHCR's only global partner in Asia and has been working with the organization to support refugees and internally displaced persons worldwide for over 20 years since 2006. In addition to prolonged refugee issues, the emergence of new refugee emergencies, and worsening climate change, cuts in funding for UN agencies mean that refugees are facing even harsher conditions.
Against this backdrop, we are pleased that the Displacement Film Fund, supported by UNHCR and UNIQLO, is now a part of PEACE FOR ALL.
Fast Retailing will continue to promptly provide financial support and large-scale clothing donations in response to requests from UNHCR, while creating touchpoints with customers and society through our apparel business and films. Through these efforts, we aim to sustain our support activities toward resolving refugee issues and further expand our contributions."

Chikano Shiroma, Deputy Secretary General of the Fast Retailing Foundation, said: "Since its establishment in 2018, the Fast Retailing Foundation has made refugee support one of its priority causes. We have been working to provide refugee children with opportunities for basic education, and create an environment that gives them a chance to attend university. By developing multifaceted learning support classes within Japan, the number of students receiving support has increased tenfold over the past decade, with many going on to prep schools and universities. As a new initiative, in 2026 we began offering higher education preparation programs and nutritional support at Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh. The Fast Retailing Foundation aims to be a beacon for refugees forced into lives with uncertain futures, promoting activities that allow children to feel that they have a future, and working together with more companies and individuals to solve the challenges facing refugee

Fumiko Kashiwa, UNHCR Japan Representative, said: "The number of people forcibly displaced by conflict and persecution stood at 117.8 million at the end of 2025. As many are compelled to live in prolonged displacement, there is a growing need for sustainable support, delivered in collaboration with a wide range of partners including governments, the private sector and civil society, to ensure that refugees can live with dignity and hold hope for the future.
This year marks a significant milestone - the 20th anniversary of the partnership between Fast Retailing and UNHCR. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone at Fast Retailing and its customers, for their warm and continued support in standing alongside refugees over the years. Building on the progress of the past 20 years, we will continue working with all of you to support refugees in forging their own futures.

Actress Yumi Kawai visits refugee camps with UNIQLO
Participation in the "UNIQLO FLOWER × World Refugee Day" Charity Campaign
Actress Yumi Kawai joined a Fast Retailing visit to the UNHCR refugee camp in Bangladesh in January 2026, touring the sewing centers supporting self-reliance for Rohingya refugee women. Based on that experience, she decided to participate in the UNIQLO FLOWER × World Refugee Day charity campaign. From Friday June 19 to Tuesday June 30, 2026, for each purchase of the World Refugee Day Gift Pack Bouquet (990 yen), which Ms. Kawai help to design, from UNIQLO FLOWER* at stores in Japan, Fast Retailing will donate 300 yen through UNHCR to the sewing centers supporting self-reliance for Rohingya refugees.
* 26 stores as of June 18, 2026

Exhibition: Complete collection of PEACE FOR ALL collaboration T-shirts
Since 2022, UNIQLO has been conducting the PEACE FOR ALL charity T-shirt project, where prominent public figures who support UNIQLO's desire for world peace volunteer to design T-shirts. The shirts are sold at UNIQLO stores around the world, and all of the proceeds are donated to international organizations that support people affected by poverty, discrimination, violence, conflict, and war. The exhibit at the presentation venue showcased all the collaboration T-shirts from previous collections to date, as well as the five new designs released on June 19. A total of 61 T-shirt designs from 54 collaborators were on display.

Five New Designs Released from June 19

• Dick Bruna (Picture book author)
• Sofia Coppola (Director and screenwriter)
• Displacement Film Fund
• PEANUTS
• Ke Huy Quan (Actor)

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Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. extends its heartfelt sympathies to all those affected by the earthquake that struck Mindanao on Monday, June 8.

To assist with recovery efforts, the company will donate JPY 30 million (approx. US$185,000) in monetary aid to the SM Foundation and ABS-CBN Foundation, to provide essential supplies to communities affected by the disaster. Partner organizations will use the funds to provide urgent humanitarian assistance based on local needs. Additionally, Fast Retailing will also donate 2,000 items of AIRism clothing to support those impacted.

Separately, UNIQLO Philippines has already undertaken emergency donations of clothing items to support more than 7,000 individuals in the affected area, working closely with the SM Foundation and ABS-CBN Foundation, including new AIRism items and pre-owned clothing donated through the RE.UNIQLO program.

The donations follow a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that devastated parts of the southern Philippines, damaging homes and displacing thousands of people.

Fast Retailing sincerely hopes for the speedy recovery of the affected communities, and that those impacted can return to their daily lives as soon as possible.

About Fast Retailing's disaster recovery assistance activities:
https://www.fastretailing.com/eng/sustainability/community/donating_clothing.html

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