OREANDA-NEWS. Fast Retailing Announces of Payment of Interim Dividend for the Six Months Ended  February 29, 2016.

Reference is made to the announcements of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. (the "Company") dated February 12, 2016 and April 7, 2016 in relation to the interim dividend for the six months ended February 29, 2016.

Based on the information provided by the depositary of Hong Kong Depositary Receipts ("HDRs"), the Company is pleased to announce that:

(1) the final gross amount of the interim dividend payable per HDR is HK$ 0.131929 based on the Japanese yen / Hong Kong dollar exchange rate of 0.071313 as of May 11, 2016;
(2) the final net amount of the interim dividend payable per HDR is HK$ 0.086725 based on the Japanese yen / Hong Kong dollar exchange rate of 0.071313 as of May 11, 2016, after deduction of the following charges by the HDR depositary:
(a) a withholding income tax of 15.315%* or HK$ 0.020204 (Holders of HDRs should consult their own tax advisers for advice on the reduction of any withholding tax based on their own particular circumstances.); and
(b) a dividend fee of HK$ 0.025.
* The current withholding income tax rate on dividends for Japanese listed equities is 15.315%.
(3) holders of HDRs will receive the payment through JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., the depositary for the HDRs, on May 23, 2016.

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement.