Considering Acquisitions, Capital Expenditure and Share Buybacks Against a Backdrop of Ample Liquidity
First written in FY2017-Q1. 21 of 39 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
52 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2027-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the end of the interim consolidated accounting period, we held ¥212.144 billion in cash and cash equivalents, securing sufficient funding and liquidity for future needs. Future uses of funds will include capital investment, including IT investment to strengthen our sales capabilities, and investment to expand our overseas business. We will also secure funding with a view to future acquisitions and business alliances.」
Cash and cash equivalents stood at ¥212.144 billion. During the interim period, ¥3.684 billion was spent on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, in addition to ¥4.008 billion spent on the acquisition of a business, making the specific uses of funds clearer. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the end of the current consolidated fiscal year, the Company held ¥207.1 billion in cash and cash equivalents, securing sufficient funding and liquidity for future needs. Future funds will be used for capital investment, including IT investment, to strengthen the sales operations, investment in store real estate, and investment in the expansion of overseas operations. The Company will also secure funding with future acquisitions and business alliances in view.」
Cash and cash equivalents amounted to ¥207.1 billion. The Company continued its policy of using funds for investment in IT, store real estate and overseas operations, with future acquisitions and business alliances also in view. - 2026-04-08AdvancedEarnings
「Cash flow from investing activities was an outflow of ¥1,540.3 million, an increase of ¥29.9 million in the outflow from the previous period. This primarily reflected outflows of ¥1,365.1 million for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment associated with new store openings and renovations, among other items.」
Capital expenditures associated with new store openings and renovations increased from the previous period. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the end of the interim consolidated fiscal period, the Company held ¥199.3 billion in cash and cash equivalents, securing sufficient funding and liquidity for future needs. Future funds will be used for capital investment, including IT investment, to strengthen the sales operations and for investment in the expansion of overseas operations. The Company will also secure funding with future acquisitions and business alliances in view.」
The Company held ¥199.3 billion in cash and cash equivalents and made ¥9.003 billion in investing expenditures during the interim period for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment associated with the acquisition of store real estate and related facilities in South Korea, as well as new store openings and renovations. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the end of the current consolidated fiscal year, the Company held ¥197.6 billion in cash and cash equivalents, securing sufficient funding and liquidity for future needs. Future funds will be used for capital investment, including IT investment, to strengthen the sales operations, investment in store real estate, and investment in the expansion of overseas operations. The Company will also secure funding with future acquisitions and business alliances in view.」
Cash and cash equivalents amounted to ¥197.6 billion. The Company continued its policy of using funds for store real estate, capital investment including IT investment, the expansion of overseas operations, acquisitions and business alliances. Full-year investing-activity expenditures amounted to ¥15.103 billion. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the end of the interim consolidated fiscal period, the Company held ¥188.1 billion in cash and cash equivalents, securing sufficient funding and liquidity for future needs. Future funds will be used for capital investment, including IT investment, to strengthen the sales operations and for investment in the expansion of overseas operations. The Company will also secure funding with future acquisitions and business alliances in view.」
While maintaining sufficient liquidity, the Company made specific investment expenditures during the first half, including ¥3.428 billion for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment associated with new store openings and renovations and ¥2.304 billion for the acquisition of businesses between group companies. - FY2025-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「As of the end of the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the Company held ¥167.2 billion in cash and deposits, securing sufficient funding and liquidity for future needs. Future funds will be used for capital investment, including IT investment, to strengthen the sales operations and for investment in the expansion of overseas operations. The Company will also secure funding with future acquisitions and business alliances in view.」
The Company reaffirmed its policy of using ¥167.2 billion in cash and deposits for capital investment including IT investment, the expansion of overseas operations, acquisitions and business alliances. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash flows from investing activities during the first half of the current consolidated fiscal year amounted to an outflow of ¥7.228 billion, an increase of ¥1.914 billion in the outflow year on year. The main factors were ¥3.648 billion in expenditures for placing funds in time deposits, ¥3.037 billion in expenditures for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment associated with new store openings and store renovations, and ¥644 million in expenditures for the acquisition of intangible assets, among others.」
The Company allocated liquidity to specific investments, including ¥3.037 billion for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment associated with new store openings and store renovations and ¥644 million for the acquisition of intangible assets. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「As of the end of the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the Company held ¥136.8 billion in cash and deposits, securing sufficient funding and liquidity for future needs. Future funds will be used for capital investment, including IT investment, to strengthen the sales operations and for investment in the expansion of overseas operations. The Company will also secure funding with future acquisitions and business alliances in view.」
The Company continued its policy of considering capital investment including IT investment, investments in the expansion of overseas operations, acquisitions and business alliances, while holding ¥136.8 billion in cash and deposits. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash flows from investing activities amounted to an outflow of ¥9.003 billion, an increase of ¥1.545 billion in the outflow from the previous fiscal year. The main factors were ¥5.368 billion in expenditures for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment associated with new store openings and store renovations, ¥1.501 billion in expenditures for the acquisition of intangible assets, and ¥1.569 billion in expenditures for the payment of lease deposits and guarantee deposits, among others.」
The Company invested a total of ¥9.003 billion in new store openings and renovations, intangible assets and lease deposits, concretely demonstrating the allocation of liquidity to capital investment in its sales operations, including IT, on a full-year basis. - FY2023-Q3ReframedAnnual report
「As of the end of the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the Company held ¥132.2 billion in cash and deposits, securing sufficient funding and liquidity for future needs. Future funds will be used for capital investment, including IT investment, to strengthen the sales operations and for investment in the expansion of overseas operations. The Company will also secure funding with future acquisitions and business alliances in view.」
The intended use of funds backed by liquidity expanded to include business alliances, in addition to IT investment, the expansion of overseas operations and acquisitions. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash flows from investing activities during the first half of the current consolidated fiscal year amounted to an outflow of ¥5.313 billion, an increase of ¥4.324 billion in the outflow year on year. The main factors were ¥2.536 billion in expenditures for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment associated with new store openings and store renovations, ¥780 million in expenditures for the acquisition of intangible assets, and ¥1.780 billion in expenditures for loans, among others.」
The Company incurred total investing-activity expenditures of ¥5.313 billion for new store openings and renovations, intangible assets and loans, concretely demonstrating the allocation of liquidity to future investments. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「As of the end of the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the Company held ¥136.973 billion in cash and deposits, securing sufficient funding and liquidity for future needs. There remains a risk of a resurgence in COVID-19 infections, raising concerns about a significant decline in sales. Accordingly, the Company will proceed with capital investment, including IT investment, based primarily on maintaining employment and continuing store operations. It will also consider investments in future acquisitions and the expansion of overseas operations.」
The Company held ¥136.973 billion in cash and deposits and reaffirmed its policy of considering capital investment including IT investment, investments in acquisitions and the expansion of overseas operations, while prioritizing employment and store operations. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Board of Directors resolution (12 January 2022) (Acquisition period 13 January 2022–28 February 2022) 1,500,000 7,500,000,000」
A resolution was passed to acquire 1,500,000 treasury shares for up to ¥7.5 billion during the specified acquisition period, turning the previous policy under consideration into a specific capital policy. However, no acquisitions were made during the fiscal year, and the full amount authorized remained outstanding. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Total current assets decreased by ¥3.208 billion from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥222.013 billion. The main factors were a ¥11.948 billion decrease in cash and deposits due to expenditures for the acquisition of securities and real estate, a ¥4.531 billion increase in notes and accounts receivable due to higher store sales, a ¥1.987 billion increase due to the acquisition of securities, and a ¥2.042 billion increase in inventories, among others. Total non-current assets increased by ¥2.094 billion from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥94.704 billion, mainly due to the acquisition of real estate in Seoul, South Korea, among other factors.」
Expenditures for the acquisition of securities and real estate were recorded, while non-current assets increased due to the acquisition of real estate in Seoul, South Korea. - FY2022-Q2ReframedAnnual report
「There remains a risk of a resurgence in COVID-19 infections, raising concerns about a significant decline in sales. Accordingly, the Company will proceed with capital investment, including IT investment, based primarily on maintaining employment and continuing store operations. It will also consider investments in future acquisitions, the expansion of overseas operations and ESG.」
While holding ¥143.947 billion in liquidity, the Company organized its intended use of funds around maintaining employment and store operations, while also considering investments in IT, acquisitions, the expansion of overseas operations and ESG. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「As of the end of the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the Company held ¥129.155 billion in cash and deposits, securing sufficient funding and liquidity for future needs. Future funds will be used, until the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, to take measures to avoid a significant reduction in working capital, including thorough expense reductions, because infection-control measures will remain necessary and a decline in revenue could put pressure on fixed-cost profitability. The Company will also consider future acquisitions, capital investment including IT investment to strengthen its sales operations, and the acquisition of treasury shares.」
The Company continued its policy of considering acquisitions, capital investment including IT investment, and the acquisition of treasury shares, while holding ¥129.155 billion in cash and deposits and seeking to avoid a decline in working capital in the near term. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「As of the end of the current consolidated fiscal year, the Company held ¥146.454 billion in cash and cash equivalents, securing sufficient funding and liquidity for future needs. Future funds will be used, until the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, to take measures to avoid a significant reduction in working capital, including thorough expense reductions, because infection-control measures will remain necessary and a decline in revenue could put pressure on fixed-cost profitability. The Company will also consider future acquisitions, capital investment including IT investment to strengthen its sales operations, and the acquisition of treasury shares.」
While maintaining sufficient liquidity, the Company said it would prioritize avoiding a decline in working capital in the near term and would continue to consider future acquisitions, capital investment including IT investment, and the acquisition of treasury shares. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「As of the end of the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the Company held ¥122.04 billion in cash and deposits, securing sufficient funding and liquidity for future needs. There remains a risk of a resurgence in COVID-19 infections, raising concerns about a significant decline in sales. Accordingly, future funds will be allocated primarily to working capital to continue store operations while maintaining employment, although the Company will consider raising funds from financial institutions and other sources as appropriate depending on circumstances. As before, to achieve sustainable growth, the Company will actively pursue capital investment, including IT investment, to strengthen its sales operations, and will consider investments in future acquisitions and the expansion of overseas operations.」
While maintaining sufficient liquidity, the Company reaffirmed its policy of prioritizing working capital for maintaining employment and store operations in the near term, while continuing to consider investments in IT, acquisitions and the expansion of overseas operations. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Net cash used in investing activities during the six months ended the second quarter was ¥16,783 million, an increase of ¥10,774 million in cash outflow year on year. This reflected, among other factors, ¥12,626 million in expenditure for the acquisition of securities, ¥2,911 million in expenditure for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment related to new store openings and renovations, and ¥1,039 million in expenditure for lease deposits and guarantees.」
Against a backdrop of sufficient liquidity, the Company spent ¥16,783 million during the first half on investing activities, including the acquisition of securities, new store openings and renovations, and lease deposits and guarantees. - FY2021-Q1ReframedAnnual report
「As of the end of the first quarter, the Company held ¥121,470 million in cash and deposits, securing sufficient funding and liquidity for future needs. Given the risk of another wave of COVID-19 infections and concerns about a significant decline in sales, the Company will allocate funds to working capital to maintain employment and continue store operations, while considering financing from financial institutions and other sources as appropriate. As before, it will also actively pursue capital investment, including IT, to strengthen its sales operations and consider investments in future acquisitions and the expansion of overseas operations in pursuit of sustainable growth.」
While maintaining sufficient liquidity, the Company continued to prioritize employment and working capital for store operations in the near term and to consider financing as necessary. In addition to its existing IT investment and acquisition plans, investment in the expansion of overseas operations was also explicitly identified. - FY2020ReframedAnnual report
「The Company will prioritize current conditions and allocate funds to working capital to maintain employment and continue store operations. It will also consider obtaining financing from financial institutions as appropriate, depending on conditions. If the situation is expected to subside and surplus funds become available, the Company will continue, as before, to consider future acquisitions, capital investment including IT to strengthen its sales operations, and share repurchases in pursuit of sustainable growth.」
Following store closures and declining sales caused by COVID-19, the allocation of funds shifted toward maintaining employment and working capital for store operations in the near term, with borrowings also to be considered as necessary. If surplus funds become available, the Company will consider acquisitions, IT investment, and share repurchases as before. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「As of the end of the third quarter, the Company held ¥138,100 million in cash and deposits, securing sufficient funding and liquidity for future needs. The use of the funds had not been determined as of the filing date, but the Company will consider future acquisitions, capital investment including IT to strengthen its sales operations, and share repurchases in pursuit of sustainable growth.」
The Company holds ¥138,100 million in cash and deposits, and continues to state its policy of considering acquisitions, capital investment including IT, and share repurchases. The specific use of the funds has not been determined. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Net cash used in investing activities during the six months ended the second quarter was ¥6,009 million, an increase of ¥2,731 million in cash outflow year on year. This reflected, among other factors, ¥1,922 million in expenditure for the acquisition of securities, ¥3,044 million in expenditure for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment related to new store openings and renovations, and ¥1,037 million in expenditure for lease deposits and guarantees.」
Under its policy of considering acquisitions, capital investment including IT, and share repurchases, specific investment outlays were recorded during the period for the acquisition of securities and for new store openings and renovations. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「As of the end of the first quarter, the Company held ¥136,379 million in cash and deposits, securing sufficient funding and liquidity for future needs. The use of the funds had not been determined as of the filing date, but the Company will consider future acquisitions, capital investment including IT to strengthen its sales operations, and share repurchases in pursuit of sustainable growth.」
The policy of considering acquisitions, capital investment including IT, and share repurchases, supported by sufficient liquidity, continues. The specific use of the funds remains undetermined. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the end of the fiscal year, the Company held ¥139,743 million in cash and cash equivalents, securing sufficient funding and liquidity for future needs. The use of the funds had not been determined as of the filing date, but the Company will consider future acquisitions, capital investment including IT to strengthen its sales operations, and share repurchases in pursuit of sustainable growth.」
Cash and cash equivalents totaled ¥139,743 million. The Company continues to consider capital investment, including IT, acquisitions, and share repurchases as uses of funds. During the fiscal year, it also made investment outlays including ¥9,181 million for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「As of the end of the third quarter, the Company held ¥126,215 million in cash and deposits, maintaining ample liquidity. The use of the funds has not yet been determined, but the Company will consider future acquisitions, capital investment to strengthen its sales operations, and share repurchases.」
The Company holds ¥126,215 million in cash and deposits, and continues to state its policy of considering acquisitions, capital investment to strengthen its sales operations, and share repurchases. The specific use of the funds remains undetermined. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Net cash used in investing activities during the six months ended the second quarter was ¥3,277 million, a decrease of ¥3,022 million in cash outflow year on year. The main factors were ¥1,226 million in proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment, ¥3,570 million in expenditure for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment related to new store openings and renovations, and ¥766 million in expenditure for lease deposits and guarantees.」
Under its policy of considering acquisitions, capital investment, and share repurchases, the Company spent ¥3,570 million during the period on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment related to new store openings and renovations. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「As of the end of the first quarter, the Company held ¥127,474 million in cash and deposits, maintaining ample liquidity. The use of the funds has not yet been determined, but the Company will consider future acquisitions, capital investment to strengthen its sales operations, and share repurchases.」
The policy of considering acquisitions, capital investment to strengthen its sales operations, and share repurchases, supported by ample liquidity, continues. The specific use of the funds has not been determined. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Net cash used in investing activities was ¥9,877 million, an increase of ¥5,814 million in cash outflow from the previous fiscal year. This reflected, among other factors, ¥8,887 million in expenditure for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment related to new store openings and renovations and ¥2,379 million in expenditure for lease deposits and guarantees.」
Under its policy of considering acquisitions, capital investment, and share repurchases, the Company spent ¥8,887 million during the fiscal year on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment related to new store openings and renovations. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「As of the end of the third quarter, the Company held ¥114,017 million in cash and deposits, maintaining ample liquidity. The use of the funds has not yet been determined, but the Company will consider future acquisitions, capital investment to strengthen its sales operations, and share repurchases.」
The Company holds ¥114,017 million in cash and deposits, and continues to state its policy of considering acquisitions, capital investment to strengthen its sales operations, and share repurchases. The specific use of the funds has not been determined. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Net cash used in investing activities during the six months ended the second quarter was ¥6,300 million, an increase of ¥906 million in cash outflow year on year. The main factors were ¥5,570 million in expenditure for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment related to new store openings and renovations and ¥1,496 million in expenditure for lease deposits and guarantees.」
While maintaining its policy of considering acquisitions, capital investment, and share repurchases, the Company spent ¥5,570 million during the period on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment related to new store openings and renovations. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「As of the end of the first quarter, the Company held ¥115,456 million in cash and deposits, maintaining ample liquidity. The use of the funds has not yet been determined, but the Company will consider future acquisitions, capital investment to strengthen its sales operations, and share repurchases.」
The Company holds ¥115,456 million in cash and deposits and continues to state its policy of considering acquisitions, capital investment to strengthen its sales operations, and share repurchases. The specific use of the funds remains undetermined. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Net cash used in investing activities was ¥4,062 million, an increase of ¥336 million in cash outflow from the previous fiscal year. This reflected, among other factors, ¥5,309 million in proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment to improve asset efficiency, ¥4,741 million in expenditure for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment related to new store openings and renovations, ¥2,570 million in expenditure for lease deposits and guarantees, and ¥2,544 million in expenditure for the acquisition of shares in affiliates.」
The full-year results confirmed specific uses of funds, including ¥4,741 million invested in new store openings and renovations and ¥2,544 million spent on the acquisition of shares in affiliates. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「As of the end of the third quarter, the Company held ¥104,918 million in cash and deposits, maintaining ample liquidity. The use of the funds has not yet been determined, but the Company will consider future acquisitions, capital investment to strengthen its sales operations, and share repurchases.」
The policy of considering acquisitions, capital investment to strengthen the sales operations, and share repurchases, supported by ample cash and deposits, continues to be highlighted. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Net cash used in investing activities during the six months ended the second quarter was ¥5,393 million, an increase of ¥10,924 million in cash outflow year on year. The main factors were ¥2,544 million in expenditure for the acquisition of shares in affiliates, ¥2,201 million in expenditure for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment related to new store openings and store renovations, and ¥1,135 million in expenditure for lease deposits and guarantees.」
In addition to the policy of considering future acquisitions, capital investment, and share repurchases, specific investment outlays were recorded during the quarter for the acquisition of shares in affiliates and for new store openings and renovations. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「The use of funds has not yet been determined, but the Company will consider future acquisitions, capital investment to strengthen its sales operations, and share repurchases.」
The Company holds ¥98,260 million in cash and deposits and is considering acquisitions, capital investment to strengthen its sales operations, and share repurchases, although the use and timing of the funds have not been determined.