Improving Financial Soundness by Reducing Interest-Bearing Debt
First written in FY2016. 18 of 33 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: FY2026.
16 other companies' latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- FY2026MitigatedAnnual report
「At the end of the current consolidated fiscal year, interest-bearing debt, including borrowings and lease obligations, stood at ¥6,116 million, while cash and cash equivalents stood at ¥16,561 million.」
Interest-bearing debt decreased from ¥8,096 million at the end of the previous fiscal year to ¥6,116 million, and long-term borrowings also decreased by ¥1,376 million. The company is returning to a path of strengthening its financial position. - 2026-05-08MitigatedEarnings
「固定負債は前連結会計年度と比べ1,056百万円(14.8％)減少し、6,099百万円となりました。「繰延税金負債」が292百万円増加しましたが、「長期借入金」が1,376百万円減少したことが主な要因であります。」
長期借入金の減少により、前期に増加した有利子負債の圧縮方向への動きが通期でも確認された。 - FY2026-H1MitigatedAnnual report
「The main factors were decreases of ¥1,416 million in electronic recorded obligations, ¥760 million in notes and accounts payable, ¥713 million in long-term borrowings and ¥262 million in short-term borrowings.」
Long-term borrowings decreased by ¥713 million and short-term borrowings by ¥262 million, while total liabilities also decreased by ¥2,324 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. After interest-bearing debt had increased at the end of the previous fiscal year, it moved toward reduction in the interim period of the current fiscal year. - FY2025WorsenedAnnual report
「At the end of the current consolidated fiscal year, interest-bearing debt, including borrowings and lease obligations, stood at ¥8,096 million, while cash and cash equivalents stood at ¥14,936 million.」
Interest-bearing debt increased from ¥6,370 million at the end of the previous fiscal year to ¥8,096 million. Long-term borrowings also increased from ¥1,906 million to ¥3,852 million, representing a deterioration from the trend of reducing liabilities. - FY2025-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「Total liabilities decreased by ¥942 million, or 2.2%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥42,049 million. Although long-term borrowings increased by ¥961 million, the main factors were decreases of ¥1,513 million in electronic recorded obligations and ¥231 million in short-term borrowings.」
While total liabilities and short-term borrowings decreased, long-term borrowings increased by ¥961 million. In addition, proceeds of ¥2,000 million from long-term borrowings were recorded, creating a partial reversal of the trend toward reducing interest-bearing debt. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「At the end of the current consolidated fiscal year, interest-bearing debt, including borrowings and lease obligations, stood at ¥6,370 million, while cash and cash equivalents stood at ¥14,560 million.」
Interest-bearing debt stood at ¥6,370 million, down from ¥6,445 million at the end of the previous fiscal year. Expenditures for repayment of long-term borrowings totaled ¥1,414 million, indicating that repayments continue to strengthen the financial position. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Total liabilities increased by ¥55 million, or 0.1%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥43,030 million. Although short-term borrowings decreased by ¥877 million, income taxes payable by ¥332 million, the provision for bonuses by ¥249 million and long-term borrowings by ¥202 million, the main factors were increases of ¥1,063 million in electronic recorded obligations and ¥669 million in notes and accounts payable.」
Although total liabilities were virtually unchanged, short-term borrowings decreased by ¥877 million and long-term borrowings by ¥202 million, confirming progress in reducing interest-bearing debt. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Total liabilities decreased by ¥2,284 million, or 5.3%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥40,689 million. Although notes and accounts payable increased by ¥396 million, the main factors were decreases of ¥918 million in electronic recorded obligations, ¥636 million in other current liabilities, ¥615 million in short-term borrowings and ¥382 million in long-term borrowings.」
Short-term borrowings decreased by ¥615 million and long-term borrowings by ¥382 million, while total liabilities also decreased by ¥2,284 million, indicating progress in reducing interest-bearing debt and strengthening the financial position. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Total liabilities decreased by ¥2,031 million, or 4.7%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥40,942 million. The main factors were decreases of ¥718 million in short-term borrowings, ¥603 million in electronic recorded obligations, ¥225 million in other current liabilities, ¥170 million in notes and accounts payable and ¥164 million in income taxes payable.」
Short-term borrowings decreased by ¥718 million and long-term borrowings by ¥75 million, while total liabilities also decreased by ¥2,031 million, indicating progress in strengthening the financial position. - FY2023-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Total liabilities increased by ¥2,491 million, or 5.8%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥45,511 million. Although income taxes payable decreased by ¥341 million and the provision for bonuses by ¥225 million, the main factors were increases of ¥1,077 million in other current liabilities, ¥859 million in short-term borrowings, ¥510 million in notes and accounts payable and ¥452 million in long-term borrowings.」
Short-term and long-term borrowings both increased, and total liabilities also increased by 5.8% from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, representing a deterioration from the trend of strengthening the financial position by reducing interest-bearing debt. - FY2023-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Total liabilities decreased by ¥360 million, or 0.8%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥42,659 million. Although long-term borrowings increased by ¥742 million and short-term borrowings by ¥350 million, the main factors were decreases of ¥787 million in electronic recorded obligations, ¥336 million in notes and accounts payable and ¥128 million in other non-current liabilities.」
Although total liabilities decreased, long-term borrowings increased by ¥742 million and short-term borrowings by ¥350 million, representing a deterioration from the trend of reducing interest-bearing debt. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The main factors were decreases of ¥465 million in income taxes payable, ¥443 million in electronic recorded obligations and ¥277 million in long-term borrowings.」
Long-term borrowings decreased by ¥277 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, and total liabilities also decreased by ¥967 million, confirming progress in reducing interest-bearing debt. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Total liabilities increased by ¥3,691 million, or 9.3%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥43,448 million. Although other current liabilities decreased by ¥734 million and long-term borrowings by ¥630 million, the main factors were increases of ¥3,571 million in notes and accounts payable and ¥1,775 million in electronic recorded obligations.」
Although total liabilities increased, long-term borrowings decreased by ¥630 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, confirming progress in reducing interest-bearing debt. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Total liabilities decreased by ¥808 million, or 2.0%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥38,948 million. Although notes and accounts payable increased by ¥1,772 million, the main factors were decreases of ¥1,296 million in other current liabilities, ¥449 million in electronic recorded obligations, ¥343 million in long-term borrowings, ¥223 million in income taxes payable and ¥199 million in short-term borrowings.」
Long-term borrowings decreased by ¥343 million and short-term borrowings by ¥199 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, while total liabilities also decreased by ¥808 million. The figures demonstrate progress in strengthening the financial position. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Total liabilities decreased by ¥1,526 million, or 3.8%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥38,230 million. Although notes and accounts payable increased by ¥928 million, the main factors were decreases of ¥930 million in other current liabilities, ¥610 million in electronic recorded obligations, ¥425 million in income taxes payable and ¥296 million in long-term borrowings.」
Long-term borrowings decreased by ¥296 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, and total liabilities also decreased by ¥1,526 million, confirming progress in reducing interest-bearing debt and strengthening the financial position. - FY2021-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Total liabilities increased by ¥4,796 million, or 12.9%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥42,077 million. The main factors were increases of ¥1,874 million in other current liabilities, ¥1,573 million in electronic recorded obligations, ¥566 million in short-term borrowings and ¥483 million in notes and accounts payable.」
Although the company stated its policy of reducing interest-bearing debt, short-term borrowings increased by ¥566 million, and total liabilities also increased by 12.9% from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Total liabilities increased by ¥2,308 million, or 6.2%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥39,589 million. Although electronic recorded obligations decreased by ¥748 million, the main factors were increases of ¥1,466 million in other current liabilities, ¥566 million in short-term borrowings, ¥519 million in long-term borrowings and ¥215 million in provision for directors' retirement benefits.」
The trend shifted from reducing interest-bearing debt, with short-term borrowings increasing by ¥566 million and long-term borrowings by ¥519 million. Total liabilities also increased by 6.2% from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Total liabilities decreased by ¥1,442 million, or 3.9%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥35,838 million. Although other current liabilities increased by ¥472 million, the main factors were decreases of ¥757 million in notes and accounts payable, ¥423 million in electronic recorded obligations, ¥281 million in long-term borrowings and ¥266 million in income taxes payable.」
Long-term borrowings decreased by ¥281 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, and total liabilities also decreased by ¥1,442 million, confirming progress in reducing interest-bearing debt and strengthening the financial position. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Total liabilities increased by ¥417 million, or 1.1%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥39,562 million. Although long-term borrowings decreased by ¥964 million and the provision for bonuses by ¥259 million, the main factors were increases of ¥905 million in electronic recorded obligations, ¥560 million in other current liabilities and ¥165 million in other non-current liabilities.」
Although total liabilities increased, long-term borrowings decreased by ¥964 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, confirming progress in reducing interest-bearing debt. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Total liabilities decreased by ¥762 million, or 1.9%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥38,383 million. Although notes and accounts payable increased by ¥775 million and short-term borrowings by ¥146 million, the main factors were decreases of ¥971 million in electronic recorded obligations, ¥644 million in long-term borrowings and ¥94 million in other non-current liabilities.」
While short-term borrowings increased, long-term borrowings decreased by ¥644 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, and total liabilities also decreased by ¥762 million. Progress in reducing interest-bearing debt continues. - FY2020-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「Total liabilities decreased by ¥1,101 million, or 2.8%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥38,043 million. The main factors were decreases of ¥673 million in electronic recorded obligations, ¥322 million in long-term borrowings, ¥236 million in income taxes payable and ¥136 million in notes and accounts payable, despite an increase of ¥341 million in other current liabilities.」
Although short-term borrowings increased, long-term borrowings decreased by ¥322 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, and total liabilities also decreased by ¥1,101 million, indicating some improvement in the trend of increasing interest-bearing debt through the previous fiscal year. - FY2019WorsenedAnnual report
「The funds required for M&A and capital expenditures associated with the growth strategy are being raised through internally generated funds from operating activities within the group and borrowings from financial institutions. At the end of the current consolidated fiscal year, interest-bearing debt, including borrowings, bonds and lease obligations, stood at ¥6,445 million, while cash and cash equivalents stood at ¥6,910 million.」
The company indicated that it would fund M&A and capital expenditures through borrowings and other means. Interest-bearing debt stood at ¥6,445 million, and borrowings increased from the end of the previous fiscal year, reversing the trend of reducing interest-bearing debt. - FY2019-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Total liabilities increased by ¥7,962 million, or 23.7%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥41,553 million. The main factors were increases of ¥2,770 million in notes and accounts payable, ¥2,200 million in long-term borrowings, ¥1,443 million in electronic recorded obligations and ¥1,075 million in short-term borrowings.」
The trend shifted from reducing interest-bearing debt, with long-term borrowings increasing by ¥2,200 million and short-term borrowings by ¥1,075 million. Total liabilities also increased by 23.7% from the end of the previous fiscal year. - FY2019-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Total liabilities increased by ¥5,511 million, or 16.4%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥39,102 million. The main factors were increases of ¥2,234 million in long-term borrowings, ¥2,167 million in notes and accounts payable, ¥1,130 million in short-term borrowings, ¥283 million in other current liabilities, ¥278 million in retirement benefit liabilities and ¥219 million in other non-current liabilities.」
The trend shifted from reducing interest-bearing debt, with long-term borrowings increasing by ¥2,234 million and short-term borrowings by ¥1,130 million. Total liabilities also increased by 16.4% from the end of the previous fiscal year. - FY2019-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Total liabilities increased by ¥2,457 million, or 7.3%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥36,047 million. The main factors were increases of ¥1,230 million in long-term borrowings, ¥699 million in notes and accounts payable, ¥694 million in other current liabilities and ¥530 million in short-term borrowings, despite a decrease of ¥601 million in electronic recorded obligations.」
Unlike the previous trend of reducing interest-bearing debt, long-term borrowings increased by ¥1,230 million and short-term borrowings by ¥530 million. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「The main factor was a decrease of ¥627 million in long-term borrowings.」
Long-term borrowings decreased by ¥627 million, from ¥2,261 million at the end of the previous fiscal year to ¥1,634 million, indicating progress in reducing interest-bearing debt. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Total liabilities increased by ¥1,881 million, or 5.7%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥35,130 million. The main factors were increases of ¥1,498 million in electronic recorded obligations, ¥1,124 million in notes and accounts payable and ¥392 million in other current liabilities, despite decreases of ¥493 million in long-term borrowings, ¥360 million in income taxes payable and ¥236 million in provision for bonuses.」
Although total liabilities increased, long-term borrowings decreased by ¥493 million, from ¥2,261 million at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥1,767 million, indicating progress in reducing borrowings. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Although long-term borrowings decreased by ¥332 million and short-term borrowings decreased by ¥204 million, the main factor was an increase of ¥599 million in notes and accounts payable.」
Long-term borrowings decreased by ¥332 million and short-term borrowings by ¥204 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, indicating progress in reducing borrowings. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Total liabilities decreased by ¥380 million, or 1.1%, from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥32,869 million. Although other current liabilities increased by ¥329 million and electronic recorded obligations increased by ¥147 million, the main factors were decreases of ¥340 million in income taxes payable, ¥260 million in notes and accounts payable, ¥169 million in long-term borrowings and ¥114 million in provision for bonuses.」
Long-term borrowings decreased by ¥169 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, indicating progress in reducing interest-bearing debt. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「At the same time, we will further strengthen our financial position by reducing interest-bearing debt.」
Long-term borrowings decreased by ¥416 million, from ¥2,678 million at the end of the previous fiscal year to ¥2,261 million, while expenditures for repayment of long-term borrowings totaled ¥1,370 million. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Long-term borrowings 2,678 2,562」
Long-term borrowings decreased by ¥116 million, from ¥2,678 million at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥2,562 million at the end of the third quarter of the current fiscal year. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Long-term borrowings decreased by ¥276 million.」
Long-term borrowings decreased by ¥276 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, numerically demonstrating progress in reducing interest-bearing debt. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「At the same time, we will further strengthen our financial position by reducing interest-bearing debt.」
The company stated that it would proceed with reducing interest-bearing debt while raising growth funding through internal funds and borrowings.