Fast Retailing raises dividend, considers reducing investment units

Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. has announced a year-end dividend of JPY 260.00 per share for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025 (64th financial year). This represents an increase from the JPY 225.00 paid for the previous fiscal year. This dividend, totaling JPY 79,772 million, will be distributed from accumulated earnings on November 7, 2025.

The company’s annual dividend for the 64th financial year reaches JPY 500.00, combining the JPY 240.00 interim dividend with the declared year-end payment. An estimated annual dividend of JPY 520.00 is projected for the 65th financial year, with JPY 260.00 allocated for both interim and year-end payments.

In a separate announcement, Fast Retailing articulated its position on reducing investment units. The company believes that lowering the investment unit is an effective strategy to expand its investor base and enhance the liquidity of its shares.

Fast Retailing intends to adopt a versatile approach to any potential reduction in its investment unit. This decision will be based on a comprehensive evaluation of factors including future shareholder composition, stock market trends, market demands, and the company's share price.