Wacoal Group’s Competitive AdvantagesAbout Our BusinessesDelivering “long-lasting and high-quality products” across every time period is the Group’s mission and the value it provides. OurOur core business includes manufacturing, wholesaling, and some retailing of intimate apparel (especially women’s foundationsystem for producing high-quality products is one of Wacoal’s greatest competitive advantages and an important asset that hasgarments, lingerie, nightwear and children’s underwear), outerwear, sportswear, and other textile products and accessories. Otherbeen established throughout its history and within its organization.

businesses include food service, culture, services, and interior furnishing of shops, and others.

Wacoal Business (Domestic)Mainly operations of Wacoal Corp.

Main Brands*Not all brands shownThe findings of the WACOAL Human Science Research &Development Center form the basis of our creation of beauty. To realizeproducts loved by customers, the center researches and formulatestheories on beauty, comfort, and health in relation to people’sphysiques. The data that the center has accumulated over 55 yearsunderpins our businesses. Wacoal leverages the data not only todevelop new products but also to maintain quality and make foraysinto new business fields.

With the aim of helping people to express their beauty while cateringto their current needs, Wacoal innerwear designers use creativity andphysique measurement data to create products that afford wearersphysical and emotional comfort. By repeatedly cycling through aprocess of fittings, analysis, and improvements, we realize optimalwearing comfort and figure enhancement.

Further build on strengthsFurther build on strengthsFurther utilizemeasurement dataShorten lead time for productplanning and developmentResearch &DevelopmentManufacturing /Quality ControlThe system forresponding todiverse valuesWacoal Business (Overseas)Segment centered on Wacoal International Corp. (U.S.), Wacoal China Co., Ltd., and Wacoal Europe Ltd. (made a subsidiary in2013; located in U.K.)Main Brands*Not all brands shownPeach John BusinessSegment centered on the Peach John Business (made a subsidiary in 2008)Product PlanningSalesOtherMainly operations of Nanasai Co., Ltd. (became subsidiary in 1987), Lecien Corporation (became subsidiary in 2009)Consolidated Sales Revenue (FY2023) *IFRSWacoal Business(Overseas)¥28.0 billionFor Wacoal, “product quality preservation” is part of the value that itprovides and a significant social responsibility. The quality of ourproducts is supported by the handwork of highly skilled sewingpersonnel with years of experience and a quality control system thatsets and ensures the implementation of stringent, painstaking standardsfor all processes, from material procurement through to production.

09 ■ WACOAL HOLDINGSBeauty advisors (BA) play an important role in ensuring that customersreceive the best-fitting products. By using specialized knowledge andskills to help accentuate the beauty of each person, we buildrelationships with customers that are deeper, broader, and longer.

Further build on strengthsFurther build on strengthsShift to demand-linkedproductionUtilize the voice of customers through DXand customer knowledge of BA¥96.7billionWacoalBusiness(Domestic)

51%

35%OuterwearSportswearNightwear, etc.

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20%¥19.2billionFY2023Sales revenue¥10.4billion¥188.6 billion¥9.2billion¥13.2billionBreakdown of Sales by Product Type (FY2023)¥11.9billionWacoal International Corp.

Product typeWacoal Europe Ltd.
Wacoal China Co., Ltd.
Other overseas subsidiariesPeach John Co., Ltd.
Other businessesWacoal Business (Domestic)Women’s innerwearApprox.

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