Balancing Proactive Investment for Growth with Financial Soundness
First written in FY2016. 18 of 31 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: FY2026.
13 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, our group made total capital expenditures of ¥2,618 million. Major investments were aimed at the future, including expanding production capacity in the Seasonings and Processed Foods business segment and relocating the Tokyo head office.」
While investing a total of ¥2,618 million in expanding production capacity and relocating the head office, the equity ratio rose to 65.0%, reporting a track record of balancing growth investment with financial soundness. - 2026-05-11AdvancedEarnings
「The equity ratio was 65.0%, an increase of 2.6 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The equity ratio rose from 62.4% to 65.0%, indicating an improvement in financial soundness. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「At the end of the interim consolidated accounting period, the equity ratio was 63.3%, up 0.9 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The equity ratio rose from 62.4% at the previous fiscal year-end to 63.3%, indicating improved financial soundness. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「At the end of the interim consolidated accounting period, the equity ratio was 62.3%, up 4.4 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The equity ratio rose from 57.9% to 62.3%. Liabilities also decreased by 13.1% from the previous consolidated fiscal year, indicating improved indicators for balancing growth investment with financial soundness. - FY2024Continued debt repayments and higher cash, but a decline in the equity ratioAnnual report
「Cash and cash equivalents were ¥15,729 million, up ¥3,440 million from the previous consolidated fiscal year. Long-term borrowings decreased by ¥505 million and long-term accounts payable decreased by ¥430 million. The equity ratio was 57.9%, down 1.2 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
While cash increased and borrowings and long-term accounts payable were reduced, the equity ratio declined from the end of the previous fiscal year, resulting in mixed indicators for growth investment and financial soundness. - FY2024-Q3The equity ratio declined from the fiscal year-end but rose from the previous quarterAnnual report
「At the end of the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the equity ratio was 56.5%, down 2.6 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The equity ratio was 56.5%, down 2.6 percentage points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. Meanwhile, it rose from 56.1% in FY2024-Q2, resulting in mixed movements in financial soundness indicators. - FY2024-Q2Continued debt repayments despite a decline in the equity ratioAnnual report
「Cash used in investing activities was ¥427 million, an increase of ¥233 million year on year. This was mainly attributable to ¥283 million in payments for the acquisition of intangible assets, among other factors. Cash used in financing activities was ¥1,198 million, a decrease of ¥131 million year on year. This was mainly attributable to ¥723 million in payments for the repayment of long-term borrowings and ¥325 million in payments for the repayment of installment liabilities, among other factors.」
We invested in intangible assets and continued repaying long-term borrowings and installment liabilities. Meanwhile, the equity ratio was 56.1%, down 3.0 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year, resulting in mixed indicators for growth investment and financial soundness. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「At the end of the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the equity ratio was 59.6%, up 0.5 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The equity ratio rose to 59.6%. Long-term borrowings and long-term borrowings due for repayment within 1 year also decreased from the end of the previous fiscal year, indicating improved financial soundness. - FY2023Maintaining financial soundness through reduced investment and lower borrowingsAnnual report
「Our group funds working capital from internal funds. However, if we expect changes in the operating environment or other factors to affect available liquidity, we will consider external financing through commitment lines and other facilities, in addition to financing through the special overdraft facility secured previously as a funding source. We finance capital expenditures through bank borrowings and installment contracts in line with our capital expenditure plans, while also working to reduce interest-bearing debt in consideration of repayment periods and other factors.」
Capital expenditures were limited to ¥1,381 million, while long-term borrowings decreased by ¥1,144 million and long-term accounts payable by ¥534 million. The statement cites both investment and liquidity measures and the reduction of interest-bearing debt. - FY2023-Q3Decline in the equity ratio and reduction in borrowingsAnnual report
「At the end of the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, liabilities were ¥30,966 million, up ¥5,745 million, or 22.8%, from the previous consolidated fiscal year. This was mainly attributable to a ¥5,715 million increase in accounts payable, despite a ¥994 million decrease in long-term borrowings, among other factors. The equity ratio was 54.2%, down 4.9 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
While long-term borrowings decreased by ¥994 million, liabilities increased due to higher accounts payable, and the equity ratio declined 4.9 percentage points from the end of the previous fiscal year to 54.2%. - FY2023-Q2Decline in the equity ratio and reduction in borrowingsAnnual report
「At the end of the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, liabilities were ¥25,953 million, up ¥732 million, or 2.9%, from the previous consolidated fiscal year. This was mainly attributable to a ¥1,510 million increase in accounts payable, despite a ¥724 million decrease in long-term borrowings, among other factors. The equity ratio was 58.9%, down 0.3 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
While long-term borrowings decreased by ¥724 million, the equity ratio declined 0.3 percentage points from the end of the previous fiscal year to 58.9%, resulting in mixed movements in financial soundness indicators. - FY2023-Q1Decline in the equity ratio and reduction in borrowingsAnnual report
「At the end of the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the equity ratio was 58.9%, down 0.3 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The equity ratio declined 0.3 percentage points from the end of the previous fiscal year to 58.9%. Meanwhile, long-term borrowings decreased by ¥362 million, resulting in mixed movements in financial indicators. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, total assets were ¥61,760 million, down ¥559 million, or 0.9%, from the previous consolidated fiscal year. This was attributable to decreases of ¥1,675 million in long-term borrowings and ¥483 million in long-term accounts payable, among other factors. The equity ratio was 59.2%, up 2.1 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
We reduced long-term borrowings and long-term accounts payable, raising the equity ratio to 59.2%. We reported an improvement in financial soundness over the full fiscal year following the growth investments. - FY2022-Q3Decline in the Equity RatioAnnual report
「At the end of the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the equity ratio was 54.4%, down 2.7 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The equity ratio was 54.4%, down 2.7 percentage points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. Regarding the balance between growth investment and financial soundness, the financial soundness indicator declined this quarter. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At the end of the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the equity ratio was 57.3%, up 0.2 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year. Cash used in investing activities was ¥247 million, a decrease of ¥343 million year on year. This was mainly attributable to ¥149 million in payments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, among other factors.」
While continuing to invest in property, plant and equipment, investment outlays declined year on year and the equity ratio rose to 57.3%. - FY2021SoftenedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, we made capital investments to maintain and renew plant equipment. There were no matters of particular note.」
The focus shifted from the previous proactive investment centered on expanding production capacity to investment aimed at maintaining and renewing plant equipment, and no significant new investment plans were presented. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At the end of the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the equity ratio was 55.5%, up 2.0 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year. Cash used in investing activities was ¥591 million, a decrease of ¥1,010 million year on year. This was mainly attributable to ¥602 million in payments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, among other factors.」
While continuing to invest in property, plant and equipment, investment outlays declined year on year and the equity ratio rose to 55.5%. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Total capital expenditures for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥5,969 million, mainly for expansion work at the Western Japan Plant (Kyoto). The equity ratio was 53.5%, up 6.6 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
While executing ¥5,969 million in capital expenditures, mainly for expansion of the Western Japan Plant, the equity ratio rose 6.6 percentage points to 53.5%, reporting a track record of balancing growth investment with financial soundness. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「At the end of the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the equity ratio was 49.8%, up 2.9 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year. This was mainly attributable to a ¥5,880 million decrease in construction in progress, among other factors.」
Construction in progress declined by ¥5,880 million following the growth investments, while the equity ratio rose 2.9 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year, indicating continued investment and improved financial soundness. - FY2020-Q2Continued investment and improvement in financial soundnessAnnual report
「Cash used in investing activities was ¥1,602 million, a decrease of ¥2,587 million year on year. This was mainly attributable to ¥1,556 million in payments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, among other factors. At the end of the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the equity ratio was 51.4%, up 4.5 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
While continuing to invest, including in the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, investment outlays declined year on year and the equity ratio rose to 51.4%. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「At the end of the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the equity ratio was 48.3%, up 1.4 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
At the end of the first quarter following the growth investments, the equity ratio rose from 46.9% to 48.3%. - FY2019Investment execution and decline in the equity ratioAnnual report
「Total capital expenditures for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥7,230 million, mainly for construction of a new Shizuoka Fujisan Plant (Shizuoka). The equity ratio was 46.9%, down 0.9 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
While we executed ¥7,230 million in capital expenditures, mainly for plant construction, the equity ratio declined by 0.9 percentage points to 46.9%. - FY2019-Q3Continued investment and deterioration in financial soundness indicatorsAnnual report
「This was mainly attributable to increases of ¥2,620 million in construction in progress and ¥2,381 million in investment securities, among other factors. At the end of the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the equity ratio was 44.1%, down 3.7 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
While construction in progress and investment securities increased, the equity ratio declined by 3.7 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「To achieve that objective, we are working to expand the capacity of the group's production sites. Consolidated subsidiary Diet Cook Shiraoi Co., Ltd. began operating its new plant in April 2018, and Kanto Diet Cook Co., Ltd.'s Kanagawa Plant began operations in June 2018.」
Regarding the expansion of production-site capacity, Diet Cook Shiraoi's new plant and Kanto Diet Cook's Kanagawa Plant began operations. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Total capital expenditures for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥13,734 million. Major expenditures related to expansion work and new plant construction at ① the Western Japan Plant (Kyoto), ② the Shizuoka Fujisan Plant (Shizuoka), ③ Kanto Diet Cook Co., Ltd. (Kanagawa), and ④ Diet Cook Shiraoi Co., Ltd. (Hokkaido).」
We invested a total of ¥13,734 million during the fiscal year, mainly in expansion and new plant construction at 4 sites, executing growth investments. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding progress on the group production-site plan, Diet Cook Shiraoi Co., Ltd. and Kanto Diet Cook Co., Ltd. held ground-breaking safety ceremonies in June 2017, while our Western Japan Plant held its ceremony in September 2017. Expansion work began, and preparations are steadily under way for operations to begin in the fiscal year ending March 2019.」
Following the 2 subsidiaries, expansion work also began at the Western Japan Plant, advancing investment in production sites toward operations beginning in the fiscal year ending March 2019. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Under the group production-site plan, Diet Cook Shiraoi Co., Ltd. and Kanto Diet Cook Co., Ltd. held ground-breaking safety ceremonies for their new plants in June 2017 and began construction. Preparations are under way for the plants to become operational in April 2018 and June 2018, respectively.」
Under the group production-site plan, 2 subsidiaries began construction of new plants, with progress toward operations beginning in April and June 2018. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「We raised ¥6,486 million through a public offering and third-party allotment to fund the development of new sites and other initiatives, and worked to stabilize and strengthen our financial position.」
We completed financing of ¥6,486 million through a public offering and third-party allotment, and proceeded with investment in production sites and efforts to strengthen our financial position. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Of the maximum total estimated net proceeds of ¥6,535,740,000 from the public offering and third-party allotment, ¥5,636,000,000 is scheduled to be allocated by the end of August 2019 to capital expenditures for expanding and upgrading salad and prepared-food production facilities at our Western Japan Plant, and improving production efficiency to expand sales of products such as 1 kg and small-format potato salads. The remaining proceeds are scheduled to be allocated by the end of July 2019 to capital expenditures for expanding and upgrading processed-egg production facilities at our Shizuoka Fujisan Plant, and improving production efficiency to expand sales of processed-egg products.」
The company has concretized a plan to raise funds through a public offering and third-party allotment, allocating most of the funds raised to expanding production facilities at the Western Japan Plant and Shizuoka Fujisan Plant. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 7 November 2016, we resolved to implement a group production-site plan. The sites are scheduled to become operational by March 2019, with total investment expected to be approximately ¥15 billion.」
The Board of Directors approved the reconstruction of the group's production sites, concretizing a plan for operations to begin by March 2019 with total investment of approximately ¥15 billion. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Through this proactive investment, we aim to achieve our growth strategy of expanding the scale of our operations and improving profitability, meet our financial objective of balancing proactive investment with the maintenance of financial soundness, and further enhance returns to shareholders.」
Our objective is to link investment in production facilities and information infrastructure to growth while maintaining financial soundness.