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Kikkoman (2801) · InitiativeAdvanced

Domestic Rationalization and Quality Improvement, and Overseas Production Capacity Expansion

First written in FY2016. 25 of 28 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2026.

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ProgressHeldSoftenedWorseAdvancedFY2017 – FY2020AdvancedFY2022-Q2 – FY20262016: 120162017: 120172018: 220182019: 320192020: 220202021: 320212022: 420222023: 420232024: 320242025: 220252026: 32026
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Expansion and Rationalization of Manufacturing FacilitiesA theme 376 companies write about · 0 as a headwind · 415 as a tailwind

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  1. FY2026AdvancedAnnual report

    「Capital expenditures during the consolidated fiscal year, including intangible assets, totaled ¥70,910 million. The breakdown by business segment is as follows.」

    Capital expenditures increased to ¥70,910 million, or 151.4% of the previous consolidated fiscal year. Investments progressed in domestic facility renewals, new U.S. production facilities and the expansion of overseas wholesale locations, with shipments from the Jefferson plant scheduled to begin in September 2026.
  2. FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「The amount of property, plant and equipment acquired during the interim consolidated accounting period was ¥23,671 million. Material commitments for property, plant and equipment were ¥38,433 million at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year and ¥30,296 million at the end of the interim consolidated accounting period, respectively.」

    Property, plant and equipment acquired during the interim period totaled ¥23,671 million, and capital investments in domestic and overseas production, logistics and other facilities continued. Material capital expenditure commitments decreased from ¥38,433 million at the end of the fiscal year to ¥30,296 million.
  3. FY2025AdvancedAnnual report

    「Capital expenditures during the consolidated fiscal year, including intangible assets, totaled ¥46,835 million, or 107.7% of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    Capital expenditures increased to ¥46,835 million. Investments progressed in domestic facilities, U.S. soy sauce production facilities and the expansion of overseas wholesale locations, with shipments from the Jefferson plant planned to begin in September 2026.
  4. FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「The amount of property, plant and equipment acquired during the interim consolidated accounting period was ¥15,308 million. Material commitments for property, plant and equipment were ¥49,453 million at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year and ¥44,393 million at the end of the interim consolidated accounting period, respectively.」

    During the interim period, the company acquired ¥15,308 million of property, plant and equipment and continued capital investments in domestic and overseas production, logistics and other facilities. Material capital expenditure commitments decreased from ¥49,453 million to ¥44,393 million.
  5. FY2024AdvancedAnnual report

    「Capital expenditures during the consolidated fiscal year, including intangible assets, totaled ¥43,501 million, or 113.8% of the previous year. The production facilities for soy sauce-related seasonings and other products loaned by KIKKOMAN FOOD PRODUCTS CO., LTD. to KIKKOMAN FOODTECH CO., LTD. have a planned total investment of ¥11,900 million and are scheduled for completion in May 2024. The production facilities for soy sauce and soy sauce-related seasonings and other products at KIKKOMAN FOODS,INC.'s Jefferson plant in Wisconsin have a planned total investment of ¥79,889 million and are scheduled for completion in September 2026.」

    Capital expenditures increased to ¥43,501 million. Domestic production facilities for soy sauce-related seasonings and other products were scheduled for completion in May 2024, while production facility investment began at the Jefferson plant in Wisconsin, with shipments scheduled to begin in September 2026.
  6. FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「The amount of property, plant and equipment acquired during the nine months ended the third quarter was ¥20,710 million. Material commitments for property, plant and equipment were ¥9,074 million at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year and ¥8,744 million at the end of the third quarter.」

    Property, plant and equipment acquired during the nine months ended the third quarter totaled ¥20,710 million, exceeding the ¥18,326 million recorded in the same period of the previous year. Capital investments continued, while material capital expenditure commitments decreased from ¥9,074 million at the end of the fiscal year to ¥8,744 million.
  7. FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「The amount of property, plant and equipment acquired during the six months ended the second quarter was ¥12,476 million. Material commitments for property, plant and equipment were ¥9,074 million at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year and ¥11,952 million at the end of the second quarter.」

    Property, plant and equipment acquired during the six months ended the second quarter totaled ¥12,476 million, and capital investments continued. Material capital expenditure commitments increased from ¥9,074 million at the end of the previous fiscal year to ¥11,952 million.
  8. FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「The amount of property, plant and equipment acquired during the three months ended the first quarter was ¥5,248 million. Material commitments for property, plant and equipment were ¥9,074 million at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year and ¥12,284 million at the end of the first quarter.」

    Property, plant and equipment acquired totaled ¥5,248 million, and capital investments continued. Material capital expenditure commitments increased from ¥9,074 million at the end of the previous fiscal year to ¥12,284 million.
  9. FY2023AdvancedAnnual report

    「Capital expenditures during the consolidated fiscal year, including intangible assets, totaled ¥38,228 million. The breakdown by business segment is as follows.」

    Capital expenditures totaled ¥38,228 million, or 155.3% of the previous year. Investments were made in domestic food and hyaluronic acid production facilities, overseas soy sauce production facilities and the expansion of overseas wholesale locations. A ¥11 billion investment plan for production facilities for soy sauce-related seasonings and other products is scheduled for completion in April 2024.
  10. FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「The amount of property, plant and equipment acquired during the nine months ended the third quarter was ¥18,326 million. Material commitments for property, plant and equipment were ¥9,923 million at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year and ¥12,039 million at the end of the third quarter.」

    Property, plant and equipment acquired during the nine months ended the third quarter totaled ¥18,326 million, and capital investments continued. Material capital expenditure commitments increased from ¥9,923 million at the end of the previous fiscal year to ¥12,039 million.
  11. FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「The amount of property, plant and equipment acquired during the six months ended the second quarter was ¥8,673 million. Material commitments for property, plant and equipment were ¥9,923 million at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year and ¥15,145 million at the end of the second quarter.」

    Property, plant and equipment acquired during the six months ended the second quarter totaled ¥8,673 million, and capital investments continued. Material capital expenditure commitments increased from ¥9,923 million at the end of the previous fiscal year to ¥15,145 million.
  12. FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「The amounts were ¥9,923 million at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year and ¥12,610 million at the end of the first quarter.」

    Property, plant and equipment acquired totaled ¥3,144 million, and capital investments continued. Material capital expenditure commitments increased from ¥9,923 million at the end of the previous fiscal year to ¥12,610 million.
  13. FY2022AdvancedAnnual report

    「Capital expenditures during the consolidated fiscal year, including intangible assets, totaled ¥24,617 million. The breakdown by business segment is as follows. Major capital expenditures included new facilities for KIKKOMAN FOOD PRODUCTS CO., LTD. in the domestic food manufacturing and sales business, new beverage production facilities for KIKKOMAN SOYFOODS CO., LTD., new facilities for KIKKOMAN FOODS,INC. and KIKKOMAN FOODS EUROPE B.V. in the overseas food manufacturing and sales business, and expanded facilities for JFC INTERNATIONAL,INC. in the overseas food wholesale business.」

    Capital expenditures totaled ¥24,617 million, or 117.5% of the previous year, with investments progressing in domestic and overseas production facilities and overseas wholesale locations.
  14. FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「The amount of property, plant and equipment acquired during the nine months ended the third quarter was ¥12,717 million. Material commitments for property, plant and equipment were ¥3,122 million at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year and ¥12,021 million at the end of the third quarter.」

    Property, plant and equipment acquired during the nine months ended the third quarter totaled ¥12,717 million, and capital investments in domestic and overseas production, logistics and other facilities continued. Capital expenditure commitments also increased to ¥12,021 million.
  15. FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「The amount of property, plant and equipment acquired during the six months ended the second quarter was ¥9,221 million.」

    Capital investments in domestic and overseas production, logistics and other facilities continued, and property, plant and equipment acquired during the six months ended the second quarter totaled ¥9,221 million.
  16. FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「Net cash used in investing activities during the three months ended the first quarter was ¥5,362 million. This was primarily due to expenditures for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment.」

    Capital investments in domestic and overseas production, logistics and other facilities continued, and expenditures for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment totaled ¥5,017 million.
  17. FY2021AdvancedAnnual report

    「Capital expenditures during the consolidated fiscal year, including intangible assets, totaled ¥20,946 million. The breakdown by business segment is as follows. Major capital expenditures included new facilities for KIKKOMAN FOOD PRODUCTS CO., LTD. in the domestic food manufacturing and sales business, new beverage production facilities for KIKKOMAN SOYFOODS CO., LTD., new facilities for KIKKOMAN FOODS,INC. in the overseas food manufacturing and sales business, and expanded facilities for JFC INTERNATIONAL,INC. in the overseas food wholesale business.」

    Capital expenditures totaled ¥20,946 million, or 72.0% of the previous fiscal year, while investments continued in domestic food and beverage facilities, overseas production facilities and the expansion of overseas wholesale locations.
  18. FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Net cash used in investing activities during the nine months ended the third quarter was ¥9,270 million. This was primarily due to expenditures for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment.」

    The company spent ¥8,762 million on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, and continued capital investments in Japan and overseas.
  19. FY2020AdvancedAnnual report

    「Capital expenditures during the consolidated fiscal year, including intangible assets, totaled ¥27,464 million. The breakdown by business segment is as follows.」

    Capital expenditures totaled ¥27,464 million, with investments made in domestic and overseas production and logistics facilities and a new research and development building.
  20. FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「Net cash used in investing activities during the six months ended the second quarter was ¥17,222 million. This was primarily due to expenditures for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment.」

    The company spent ¥13,819 million on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, and net cash used in investing activities was ¥17,222 million. Capital investments in domestic and overseas production, logistics and other facilities continued.
  21. FY2019AdvancedAnnual report

    「Capital expenditures during the consolidated fiscal year, including intangible fixed assets, totaled ¥28,346 million, or 155.9% of the previous year. Major capital expenditures included new facilities for KIKKOMAN FOOD PRODUCTS CO., LTD. in the domestic food manufacturing and sales business, new beverage production facilities for KIKKOMAN SOYFOODS CO., LTD., new facilities for KIKKOMAN FOODS,INC. in the overseas food manufacturing and sales business, expanded facilities for JFC INTERNATIONAL,INC. in the overseas food wholesale business, and a new research and development building under corporate assets.」

    Capital expenditures totaled ¥28,346 million, or 155.9% of the previous year, with investments progressing in domestic and overseas production and wholesale facilities and a new research and development building.
  22. FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「Fixed assets totaled ¥206,377 million, an increase of ¥6,295 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. This was mainly due to increases in construction in progress, machinery and transportation equipment, and buildings and structures, despite a decrease in investment securities.」

    Construction in progress, machinery and transportation equipment, and buildings and structures increased, confirming an increase in fixed assets related to capital expenditures.
  23. FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「Net cash used in investing activities during the six months ended the second quarter was ¥13,351 million. This was primarily due to expenditures for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment.」

    The company spent ¥13,351 million on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, while construction in progress and machinery and equipment also increased. Capital expenditure projects progressed.
  24. FY2018AdvancedAnnual report

    「Capital expenditures during the consolidated fiscal year, including intangible fixed assets and long-term prepaid expenses, totaled ¥18,180 million. The breakdown by business segment is as follows. Major capital expenditures included new facilities for KIKKOMAN FOOD PRODUCTS CO., LTD. in the domestic food manufacturing and sales business, new beverage production facilities for KIKKOMAN SOYFOODS CO., LTD., new facilities for KIKKOMAN FOODS,INC. in the overseas food manufacturing and sales business, and expanded facilities for JFC INTERNATIONAL,INC. in the overseas food wholesale business.」

    Capital expenditures totaled ¥18,180 million, or 149.4% of the previous year, with investments made in domestic food and beverage facilities, overseas production facilities and the expansion of overseas wholesale locations.
  25. FY2017AdvancedAnnual report

    「Major capital expenditures during the consolidated fiscal year included new facilities for KIKKOMAN FOOD PRODUCTS CO., LTD. in the domestic food manufacturing and sales business, new beverage production facilities for KIKKOMAN SOYFOODS CO., LTD., and new facilities for KIKKOMAN FOODS,INC. in the overseas food manufacturing and sales business.」

    The company recorded ¥12,165 million in capital expenditures and installed new domestic soy sauce and beverage facilities and overseas production facilities.
  26. FY2016First statedAnnual report

    「In Japan, our group is actively pursuing equipment renewals, capacity increases, rationalization, quality improvements and labor-saving investments. Overseas, we are making capital investments primarily to expand production capacity to meet growing demand.」

    Capital expenditures for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥14,795 million. Investments were made in domestic factory facilities, beverage production facilities and overseas wholesale warehouses, among others.
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