Far Eastern Department Stores holds 2026 shareholders' meeting

        Far Eastern Department Stores held its shareholders' meeting on May 27th. In the face of global economic uncertainty and intensified competition in the retail market, the company continues to focus on "experience upgrading" and "sustainable operation" to deepen its competitive advantage. In 2025, Far Eastern Department Stores Retail Group's consolidated revenue was NTD 131.2 billion, with earnings per share of NTD 1.56 and cash dividends of NTD 1.25 per share. With the full operation of Far Eastern Group Garden City driving foot traffic and consumption momentum, coupled with A.Mart and City'ssuper actively optimizing product structure and operational efficiency, it is expected to expand profit performance.

        Continuous growth momentum, creating stable shareholder returns

        Over the past 15 years, Far Eastern Department Stores has demonstrated stable growth momentum with an average annual growth rate of 6.1% in individual performance and 6.6% in operating profit; In the past 10 years, the average yield rate has reached 4.9%, which is better than the market average level, and a stable surplus distribution policy has been maintained, demonstrating good profitability and cash return ability, and continuously strengthening the long-term investment value.

        Upgrading the experience economy and redefining the value of physical shopping malls

        In response to changes in consumer behavior, Far Eastern Department Stores has adopted the "experience economy" as its core strategy to reshape the value positioning of physical shopping malls. According to a related survey report, about 80% of consumers attach equal importance to both products and experiences, and over 60% of consumers expect personalized services and on-site interaction, highlighting that retail competition has shifted from product orientation to experience and customer relationship management. Under this trend, Far Eastern Department Stores adopts the strategy of "data understands you, experience spoils you", combining POS and CRM data analysis, accurately connecting consumers through apps and digital platforms, and enhancing customer motivation, stay time, and consumption stickiness through themed activities, immersive fields, and five sensory experiences, creating a differentiated advantage that physical retail cannot replace.

        Diversified layout promotes growth and strengthens medium - and long-term sports capabilities

        Far Eastern Department Stores continues to drive asset upgrades and optimize existing locations, strengthening medium - and long-term growth momentum. Baoqing Store has started the reconstruction of the original site. In the future, it will create a new generation of green department stores integrating fashion, culture and environmental protection elements, and reshape the new landmark of Ximenting business district. Each subsidiary is also synchronously advancing its strategic layout: with the opening of Far Eastern Group Garden City in the entire region, it continues to inject visitors and revenue growth; A. Mart expands the diversity of selected fresh food products and improves operational restructuring; City'super focuses on optimizing customer experience and creating brand differentiation. Looking ahead, Far Eastern Department Stores will be driven by six growth engines to drive overall operations, including continuous store expansion, experience upgrades, digital transformation, management innovation, online shopping development, and ESG deepening, comprehensively enhancing competitive advantages and profitability, laying a solid foundation for revenue expansion and value growth.

        Deepen ESG governance, drive low-carbon transformation and sustainable value

        Far Eastern Department Stores continues to strengthen ESG governance and enhance its information disclosure and risk management capabilities in accordance with international sustainability standards. By 2025, it has won 39 domestic and international sustainability awards, demonstrating its sustainable competitiveness. Under a solid financial foundation and clear strategic guidance, the company focuses on governance transparency, climate action, and customer experience innovation to strengthen long-term resilience. In terms of climate action, through the introduction of AI energy management, equipment optimization, and system replacement, a total of 204 energy-saving projects have been completed in 7 years, saving over 18 million kilowatt hours of electricity. At the same time, 440 green electricity certificates have been obtained, and a tree planting plan has been promoted, planting a total of 136 trees and gradually expanding carbon reduction achievements. In the future, Far Eastern Department Stores will combine operations and sustainability strategies, work together with employees, customers, and partners to promote low-carbon transformation, and move towards becoming a retail benchmark enterprise that combines growth momentum and sustainable value.

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