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Ichigo (2337) · InitiativeFixed-rate debt ratio of 51% and ¥4.2 billion raised through ESG loans

Improving Borrowing Terms by Extending Maturities and Reducing Interest Costs

First written in FY2017-Q1. 14 of 33 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021-Q2. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.

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  1. FY2027-H1Fixed-rate debt ratio of 51% and ¥4.2 billion raised through ESG loansAnnual report

    「With the upward trend in interest rates expected to continue, the company had fixed the interest rates on 51% of its borrowings as of the end of the first half, seeking to reduce the impact of interest rate fluctuations on its results. It is also expanding its use of ESG loans, supported by high recognition of its ESG initiatives and contribution to addressing social issues, and raised an additional ¥4.2 billion during the first half.」

    The company continues to strengthen its financial base through fixed-rate borrowings and ESG financing, reporting a 51% fixed-rate ratio and ¥4.2 billion in new ESG financing during the first half.
  2. FY2026AdvancedAnnual report

    「In anticipation of a period of rising interest rates, we have continued to convert borrowings to fixed-rate debt, and 56% of our borrowings were at fixed rates during the fiscal year. This has reduced the impact of interest-rate fluctuations on our results. Against a backdrop of high recognition of our ESG initiatives and contributions to resolving social issues, we have also expanded the use of ESG loans to support our business activities. During the fiscal year, we newly raised ¥22.4 billion through ESG loans.」

    The proportion of borrowings at fixed interest rates reached 56%, and the company newly raised ¥22.4 billion through ESG loans during the fiscal year.
  3. 2026-04-14AdvancedRevision of earnings forecasts

    「During the consolidated fiscal year, we raised ¥22.4 billion in new financing through ESG loans.」

    The Company reports new financing of ¥22.4 billion through ESG loans during the fiscal year.
  4. FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「With interest rates expected to continue rising, we have fixed the interest rates on 52.1% of our borrowings, limiting the increase in interest costs. We have also expanded ESG loans that support our activities in response to recognition of our ESG initiatives and contributions, and newly raised ¥5.5 billion through ESG loans during the interim period.」

    The company states that 52.1% of its borrowings bear fixed interest rates and that it newly raised ¥5.5 billion through ESG loans during the interim period.
  5. FY2025AdvancedAnnual report

    「We have expanded ESG loans that support these activities in response to recognition of our ESG initiatives and contributions, and newly raised approximately ¥33.0 billion through ESG loans during the fiscal year.」

    Expanded financing through ESG loans and newly raised approximately ¥33.0 billion during the fiscal year.
  6. FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「We have expanded ESG loans that support these activities in response to recognition of our ESG initiatives and contributions, and newly raised approximately ¥23.1 billion through ESG loans during the interim period.」

    To stabilize the financial base, the company newly raised approximately ¥23.1 billion through ESG loans during the interim period.
  7. FY2025-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「We have expanded ESG loans that support these activities in response to recognition of our ESG initiatives and contributions, and newly raised approximately ¥18.5 billion through ESG loans during the first quarter.」

    To stabilize the financial base, the company expanded ESG loans and newly raised approximately ¥18.5 billion during the first quarter.
  8. FY2024AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the fiscal year, we raised approximately ¥27.7 billion cumulatively through ESG loans.」

    Expanded financing through ESG loans, with cumulative funds raised during the fiscal year of approximately ¥27.7 billion.
  9. FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「We have expanded ESG loans that support these activities in response to recognition of our ESG initiatives and contributions, and raised a cumulative ¥19.5 billion through ESG loans during the third quarter.」

    Funds raised through ESG loans increased from a cumulative ¥15.8 billion through the second quarter to ¥19.5 billion through the third quarter.
  10. FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the second quarter, we raised a cumulative ¥15.8 billion through ESG loans.」

    Expanded financing through ESG loans and raised a cumulative ¥15.8 billion through the second quarter.
  11. FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「We have expanded ESG loans that support these activities in response to recognition of our ESG initiatives and contributions, and raised ¥13.3 billion through ESG loans during the first quarter.」

    The company states that it expanded ESG loans to stabilize the financial base and raised ¥13.3 billion during the first quarter.
  12. FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「Since the Lehman shock, we have strengthened our earnings base and financial base by advancing a broad range of financial measures, including extending borrowing maturities, reducing borrowing costs, mitigating the risk of rising interest rates through comprehensive interest-rate hedging and raising unsecured funds. We will continue this policy and further develop our asset value enhancement business into a more sustainable business.」

    Continuing the policy of strengthening the financial base through longer borrowing maturities, cost reductions, interest-rate hedging and raising unsecured funds.
  13. FY2022AdvancedAnnual report

    「In December 2021, we established a borrowing limit of ¥13.0 billion under a sustainability-linked loan arranged by Mizuho Bank, Ltd. We also established a borrowing limit of ¥6.901 billion under the "ESG / SDGs Evaluation Syndication" arranged by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation ("SMBC"), hereinafter referred to as "ESG / SDGs Finance."」

    To strengthen the financial base, the company established borrowing limits in December 2021 of ¥13.0 billion for a sustainability-linked loan and ¥6.901 billion for ESG/SDGs finance.
  14. FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「We will continue this policy and further develop our asset value enhancement business into a more sustainable business.」

    Continuing the policy of strengthening the financial base through longer borrowing maturities, lower borrowing costs, interest-rate hedging and raising unsecured funds.
  15. FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「We will continue this policy and further develop our asset value enhancement business into a more sustainable business.」

    Continuing the policy of strengthening the financial base through longer borrowing maturities, lower borrowing costs, interest-rate hedging and raising unsecured funds.
  16. FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「We also place a high priority on ESG management. As part of this effort, we obtained the first certification in Japan's real estate industry for ESG/SDGs finance in accordance with the United Nations' "Principles for Positive Impact Finance," and secured a borrowing limit of ¥10.6 billion. These borrowings are not restricted to specified uses and may be used for any of our business activities.」

    For ESG/SDGs finance, the company states that it obtained the first certification in Japan's real estate industry under the UN principles and secured a borrowing limit of ¥10.6 billion without restrictions on the use of proceeds.
  17. FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「We also place a high priority on ESG management. As part of this effort, during the first half of the fiscal year, we were selected for Shinsei Bank's first "green loan," a loan for projects with clearly recognized environmental benefits under its "Sustainable Impact" initiative, and borrowed ¥3.0 billion to fund construction of our first wind farm, Ichigo Yonezawa Itaya ECO Power Plant.」

    The company reports concrete progress in strengthening its financial base and financing measures, including being selected for the first green loan and borrowing ¥3.0 billion to fund construction of a wind farm.
  18. FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「We will continue this policy and further develop our asset value enhancement business into a more sustainable business.」

    Continuing the policy of strengthening the financial base through longer borrowing maturities, lower borrowing costs, interest-rate hedging and raising unsecured funds.
  19. FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「To make our asset value enhancement business more sustainable, we are further stabilizing our financial base by advancing a broad range of financial measures, including extending borrowing maturities, reducing costs, mitigating the risk of rising interest rates through comprehensive interest-rate hedging and raising unsecured funds.」

    Continuing to stabilize the financial base through longer borrowing maturities, cost reductions, interest-rate hedging and the raising of unsecured funds.
  20. FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「We are further stabilizing our financial base by advancing a broad range of financial measures, including extending borrowing maturities, reducing costs, mitigating the risk of rising interest rates through comprehensive interest-rate hedging and raising unsecured funds.」

    Continuing to stabilize the financial base through longer borrowing maturities, cost reductions, interest-rate hedging and raising unsecured funds.
  21. FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「We are further stabilizing our financial base by advancing a broad range of financial measures, including extending borrowing maturities, reducing costs, mitigating the risk of rising interest rates through comprehensive interest-rate hedging and raising unsecured funds.」

    Continuing to stabilize the financial base through longer borrowing maturities, cost reductions, interest-rate hedging and the raising of unsecured funds.
  22. FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「We are further stabilizing our financial base by advancing a broad range of financial measures, including extending borrowing maturities, reducing costs, mitigating the risk of rising interest rates through comprehensive interest-rate hedging and raising unsecured funds.」

    Continuing to stabilize the financial base through longer borrowing maturities, cost reductions, interest-rate hedging and the raising of unsecured funds.
  23. FY2018RaisedAnnual report

    「To make our asset value enhancement business more sustainable, we are further stabilizing our financial base by advancing a broad range of financial measures, including extending borrowing maturities, reducing borrowing costs, mitigating the risk of rising interest rates through comprehensive interest-rate hedging and raising unsecured funds.」

    In addition to the existing measures of extending borrowing maturities, reducing costs and making borrowings unsecured, the company now explicitly cites mitigating the risk of rising interest rates through comprehensive interest-rate hedging.
  24. FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「We are advancing a broad range of financial measures, including making borrowings unsecured, extending maturities, fixing interest rates and reducing borrowing costs, to make our asset value enhancement business more sustainable.」

    Continuing financial measures including making borrowings unsecured, extending maturities, fixing interest rates and reducing costs.
  25. FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Advancing a broad range of financial measures, including making borrowings unsecured, extending maturities, fixing interest rates and reducing borrowing costs」

    The Company continues to pursue financial initiatives including unsecured, longer-term and fixed-rate borrowing and lower costs.
  26. FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「・ Promoting a broad range of financial initiatives, including unsecured, longer-term and fixed-rate borrowing and lower borrowing costs」

    The Company continues to pursue financial initiatives including unsecured, longer-term and fixed-rate borrowing and lower costs.
  27. FY2017RaisedAnnual report

    「Promoting a broad range of financial initiatives, including unsecured and longer-term borrowing, lower borrowing costs, fixed-rate borrowing, obtaining a credit rating and issuing corporate bonds」

    In addition to unsecured and longer-term borrowing, lower costs and fixed-rate borrowing, the Company explicitly identified obtaining a credit rating and issuing corporate bonds, broadening the scope of its financial initiatives.
  28. FY2017-Q3RaisedAnnual report

    「Promoting a broad range of financial initiatives, including unsecured, longer-term and fixed-rate borrowing and lower borrowing costs」

    In addition to unsecured and longer-term borrowing and lower borrowing costs, the Company explicitly identified fixed-rate borrowing, broadening the scope of its financial initiatives.
  29. FY2017-Q2RaisedAnnual report

    「Promoting a broad range of financial initiatives, including unsecured and longer-term borrowing and lower borrowing costs」

    In addition to extending maturities and reducing interest rates, the Company explicitly identified unsecured borrowing, broadening the scope of its financial initiatives.
  30. FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report

    「Improving borrowing terms, including extending maturities and reducing interest rates」

    The Company has identified longer maturities and lower interest rates as specific financial improvement initiatives.
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  6. 5Sponsor Support for Ichigo Office REIT and Ichigo Hotel REIT12×
  7. 6Flexible Capital Policy Through Share Repurchases11×

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