Fast Retailing Co. Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended November 30, 2014. For the quarter, the company reported revenue of JPY 479,543 million compared to JPY 389,052 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 91,370 million compared to JPY 65,314 million a year ago. Profit before income taxes was JPY 106,745 million compared to JPY 69,476 million a year ago. Profit for the period was JPY 72,796 million compared to JPY 44,515 million for the same period a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 68,826 million compared to JPY 41,995 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were JPY 674.61 compared to JPY 411.81 a year ago. Net cash from operating activities was JPY 71,882 million compared to JPY 41,827 million a year ago. Purchases of property, plant and equipment was JPY 15,209 million compared to JPY 10,659 million a year ago. Purchases of intangible assets were JPY 2,217 million compared to JPY 1,867 million a year ago.

The company provided dividend guidance for the second quarter and year end of 2015. For the second quarter, the company expects dividend of JPY 160.00 per share compared to JPY 150.00 per share a year ago.

For the full year ended of 2015, the company expects dividend of JPY 160.00 per share compared to JPY 150.00 per share a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the six months ending February 28, 2015 and full year ended August 31, 2015. For the six months, the company expects revenue of JPY 890,000 million. Operating profit expected to be of JPY 120,000 million. Profit before income taxes expected to be of JPY 120,000 million. Profit for the period expected to be of JPY 72,000 million. Profit attributable to owners of the parent expected to be of JPY 67,000 million. Basic earnings per share expected to be of JPY 657.39.

For the full year, the company expects revenue of JPY 1,600,000 million. Operating profit expected to be of JPY 180,000 million. Profit before income taxes expected to be of JPY 180,000 million. Profit for the period expected to be of JPY 108,000 million. Profit attributable to owners of the parent expected to be of JPY 100,000 million. Basic earnings per share expected to be of JPY 981.18.