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Jeanie Chen
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Fast Retailing Beat Guidance as Expected; 2019 Guidance Somewhat Optimistic

Narrow-moat Fast Retailing’s fourth-quarter results came in largely in line with our expectations. We have lifted our fair value estimate to JPY 47,000 from JPY 45,000, mainly to reflect a modest 1%-3% lift in our profit projection over the explicit forecast period and lowered tax-rate assumptions, given increased overseas contribution and reduced risks of future impairment of goodwill. While we are convinced that Uniqlo’s cost advantage and intangible assets will sustain group growth, fueled by...
Underlying
FAST RETAILING CO. LTD.

Fast Retailing is engaged in the control and management of overall group activities as a holding company. Co., through its subsidiaries, is mainly involved in the operation of chain stores, selling casual clothing and accessories at reasonable prices, called "UNIQLO" throughout Japan as well as in overseas. Co., through its subsidiaries, is also engaged in the planning, manufacture and sale of clothing under the brand names of "GU," "Theory," "COMPTOIR DES COTONNIERS," "PRINCESSE tam.tam" and "J Brand." In addition, Co. is engaged in the leasing of real estate.

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Jeanie Chen

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