Using Operating Cash Flow for Growth Investments and Shareholder Returns
First written in FY2016. 15 of 28 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2020. Latest entry: FY2026.
52 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash flow from operating activities for the consolidated fiscal year was ¥9,050.8 million. Cash flow from investing activities was an outflow of ¥4,324.5 million, mainly due to expenditures for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment. Cash flow from financing activities was an outflow of ¥5,308.8 million, mainly due to dividend payments and expenditures for share repurchases.」
Operating cash flow of ¥9,050.8 million was secured, and the company invested in property, plant and equipment, paid dividends and repurchased shares. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash flow from operating activities for the interim consolidated fiscal period was ¥4,175.0 million, an increase of ¥760 million from the previous interim consolidated fiscal period. This was mainly because inventories decreased. Cash flow from investing activities was an outflow of ¥1,593.3 million, mainly due to expenditures for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment. Cash flow from financing activities was an outflow of ¥2,889.4 million, mainly due to expenditures for share repurchases and dividend payments.」
Operating cash flow increased from the same period of the previous year, and the company invested in property, plant and equipment, repurchased shares and paid dividends. - FY2025RaisedAnnual report
「In financial terms, we will use operating cash flow for shareholder returns as well as investment to enhance corporate value, including investment in growth areas, productivity improvements and efficiency gains, new businesses and research and development, DX, human resources, and the resolution of social issues.」
The stated uses of operating cash flow were expanded beyond growth investment, research and development and shareholder returns to include productivity improvements, DX, human resources and the resolution of social issues. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash flow from operating activities for the interim consolidated fiscal period was ¥3,414.9 million, an increase of ¥32.6 million from the previous interim consolidated fiscal period. Cash flow from investing activities was an outflow of ¥1,186.1 million, mainly due to expenditures for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment. Cash flow from financing activities was an outflow of ¥1,750.3 million, mainly due to dividend payments.」
Operating cash flow increased from the same period of the previous year, while investment in property, plant and equipment and dividend payments continued. Interim results demonstrated the policy of using operating cash flow for growth investment and shareholder returns. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash flow from operating activities for the consolidated fiscal year was ¥8,080.7 million, an increase of ¥2,161.0 million from the previous consolidated fiscal year. Cash flow from investing activities was an outflow of ¥4,299.4 million.」
Operating cash flow increased to ¥8,080.7 million, and ¥4,299.4 million was invested in the acquisition of property, plant and equipment and other purposes. Financing activities also included dividend payments and share repurchases, demonstrating full-year use of cash flow for growth investment and shareholder returns. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash flow from operating activities for the first 9 months of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥5,321.7 million, an increase of ¥1,762.2 million from the first 9 months of the previous consolidated fiscal year. This was mainly because profit before tax for the quarter increased and the increase in inventories was smaller.」
Operating cash flow was ¥5,321.7 million, an increase of ¥1,762.2 million from the same period of the previous year. Investing activities used ¥3,095.4 million for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment and other purposes, while financing activities used ¥2,921.3 million for dividends, repayment of borrowings, share repurchases and other purposes. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash flow from operating activities for the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥3,382.2 million, an increase of ¥1,329.6 million from the second quarter of the previous consolidated fiscal year. Cash flow from investing activities was an outflow of ¥1,344.5 million, mainly due to expenditures for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment. Cash flow from financing activities was an outflow of ¥2,048.2 million, mainly due to dividend payments and expenditures for share repurchases.」
Operating cash flow was ¥3,382.2 million, an increase of ¥1,329.6 million from the same period of the previous year. Investment in property, plant and equipment, dividend payments and share repurchases continued, demonstrating the policy of using operating cash flow for growth investment and shareholder returns. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash flow from operating activities for the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥1,311 million, an increase of ¥991.4 million from the first quarter of the previous consolidated fiscal year. This was mainly because the increase in inventories was smaller.」
Cash flow from operating activities was ¥1,311.0 million, an increase of ¥991.4 million from the same period of the previous year. Investing activities included continued acquisitions of property, plant and equipment, while financing activities included dividend payments and share repurchases. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash flow from operating activities for the consolidated fiscal year was ¥5,919.7 million, an increase of ¥710.3 million from the previous consolidated fiscal year. This was mainly because, in addition to higher profit before tax, the increase in inventories was smaller, despite a decrease from the previous consolidated fiscal year in the change in trade and other payables.」
Operating cash flow increased to ¥59,197 million, while ¥26,620 million was spent on investing activities, including the acquisition of property, plant and equipment. Full-year results were consistent with the policy of using operating cash flow for growth investment and shareholder returns. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating activities during the cumulative third quarter of the fiscal year generated ¥35.594 billion in cash, an increase of ¥3.816 billion from the cumulative third quarter of the previous fiscal year. Investing activities during the cumulative third quarter of the fiscal year used ¥21.915 billion in cash, mainly due to expenditure for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment.」
Operating cash flow was ¥3,559.4 million, an increase of ¥381.6 million from the same period of the previous year. Investment in areas including the acquisition of property, plant and equipment also continued. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Operating activities during the cumulative second quarter of the fiscal year generated ¥20.526 billion in cash, a decrease of ¥935 million from the cumulative second quarter of the previous fiscal year. Investing activities during the cumulative second quarter of the fiscal year used ¥11.176 billion in cash, mainly due to expenditure for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment.」
The company continued investing, including in the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, while securing operating cash flow. Although operating cash flow fell below the same period of the previous year, there was no major change in the financial management policy, including growth investment. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Investing activities during the cumulative first quarter of the fiscal year used ¥4.508 billion in cash, mainly due to expenditure for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment.」
The company continued growth investment, including the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, while securing operating cash flow. Operating cash flow was ¥3.196 billion, a decrease from the same period of the previous year. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating activities during the fiscal year generated ¥52.093 billion in cash, a decrease of ¥5.073 billion from the previous fiscal year. Investing activities during the fiscal year used ¥16.105 billion in cash, mainly due to expenditure for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment and securities.」
The company invested in property, plant and equipment and securities, paid dividends and acquired treasury shares while securing operating cash flow. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Operating activities during the cumulative third quarter of the fiscal year generated ¥31.778 billion in cash, a decrease of ¥2.526 billion from the cumulative third quarter of the previous fiscal year. Investing activities during the cumulative third quarter of the fiscal year used ¥15.177 billion in cash, mainly due to expenditure for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment. Financing activities used ¥15.35 billion in cash, mainly due to dividend payments, repayment of lease liabilities and the acquisition of treasury shares.」
The company continued investing in property, plant and equipment, paying dividends and acquiring treasury shares while securing operating cash flow. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating activities during the cumulative second quarter of the fiscal year generated ¥21.461 billion in cash, a decrease of ¥6.13 billion from the cumulative second quarter of the previous fiscal year. Investing activities during the cumulative second quarter of the fiscal year used ¥11.661 billion in cash, mainly due to expenditure for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment.」
The company continued investing, including in the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, while securing operating cash flow. Financing activities also included dividend payments and the acquisition of treasury shares. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Operating activities during the cumulative first quarter of the fiscal year generated ¥9.567 billion in cash, a decrease of ¥20 million from the cumulative first quarter of the previous fiscal year. Investing activities during the cumulative first quarter of the fiscal year used ¥5.362 billion in cash, mainly due to expenditure for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment.」
The company continued growth investment, including the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, while securing operating cash flow. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating activities during the fiscal year generated ¥57.167 billion in cash, an increase of ¥15.209 billion from the previous fiscal year. Investing activities during the fiscal year used ¥16.886 billion in cash, mainly due to expenditure for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment.」
Operating cash flow increased to ¥57.167 billion, while investing activities, including the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, used ¥16.886 billion. The full-year results demonstrated the policy of using cash flow for growth investment and other purposes. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating activities during the cumulative second quarter of the fiscal year generated ¥27.049 billion in cash, an increase of ¥7.774 billion from the cumulative second quarter of the previous fiscal year. Investing activities during the cumulative second quarter of the fiscal year used ¥9.27 billion in cash, mainly due to expenditure for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment.」
Operating cash flow was ¥27.049 billion, an increase of ¥7.774 billion from the same period of the previous year. Investment, including the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, also continued. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating activities during the fiscal year generated ¥39.654 billion in cash, an increase of ¥2.631 billion from the previous fiscal year.」
Operating cash flow was ¥39.654 billion, while investing activities used ¥29.229 billion. The full-year results demonstrated the financial policy of using operating cash flow for growth investment and shareholder returns. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Operating activities during the cumulative second quarter of the fiscal year generated ¥19.275 billion in cash, an increase of ¥2.39 billion from the cumulative second quarter of the previous fiscal year. Investing activities during the cumulative second quarter of the fiscal year used ¥17.222 billion in cash, mainly due to expenditure for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment.」
The company continued to manage its funds by using operating cash flow to invest in property, plant and equipment. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「From a financial perspective, we will use operating cash flow to invest in facilities, particularly in growth areas, and provide shareholder returns, while also seeking opportunities to invest in new businesses.」
The company reconfirmed its financial policy of using operating cash flow for growth investment, shareholder returns and investment in new businesses. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Operating activities during the cumulative second quarter of the fiscal year generated ¥16.885 billion in cash, a decrease of ¥616 million from the cumulative second quarter of the previous fiscal year. Investing activities during the cumulative second quarter of the fiscal year used ¥13.351 billion in cash, mainly due to expenditure for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment.」
The company continued to manage its funds by using operating cash flow to invest in property, plant and equipment. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「We centrally manage working capital and capital funds at the company, including those of domestic operations and major overseas subsidiaries, and are working to reduce interest-bearing debt across the Group.」
In addition to the policy of using operating cash flow for growth investment and shareholder returns, the company explicitly stated that it centrally manages financing and working capital and operates its finances to reduce interest-bearing debt. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Operating activities during the cumulative second quarter of the fiscal year generated ¥17.501 billion in cash, an increase of ¥7.612 billion from the cumulative second quarter of the previous fiscal year. Investing activities during the cumulative second quarter of the fiscal year used ¥9.007 billion in cash, mainly due to expenditure for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment.」
The increase in operating cash flow and expenditure for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment were disclosed, reconfirming results in line with the policy of using cash flow for growth investment and other purposes. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「Over the long term, we will use retained earnings for measures to increase corporate value, including overseas lending and investment, capital investment in growth areas and for rationalization, business-oriented research and development investment, and market investment to stimulate new demand.」
The company reconfirmed its policy of using operating cash flow and retained earnings for overseas lending and investment, growth and rationalization investment, research and development, and market investment. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「From a financial perspective, the challenge is to use operating cash flow effectively. We will invest in facilities, particularly in growth areas, and provide shareholder returns, while also seeking opportunities to invest in new businesses.」
The uses of operating cash flow listed are capital investment in growth areas, shareholder returns and investment in new businesses.