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Kitabo (3409) · InitiativeContinued funding through stock acquisition rights amid deteriorating operating cash flow

Improving cash flow and securing funds

First written in FY2020. 12 of 18 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021-Q2. Latest entry: FY2026.

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ProgressHeldSoftenedWorseAdvancedFY2021-Q2 – FY2022AdvancedFY2023-Q3 – FY2025OtherFY2026-H1 – FY20262020: 320202021: 420212022: 320222023: 320232024: 220242025: 220252026: 12026
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Diversification of funding methods to strengthen the financial conditionA theme 19 companies write about · 2 as a headwind · 16 as a tailwind

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  1. FY2026Continued funding through stock acquisition rights amid deteriorating operating cash flowAnnual report

    「Although the Company is using funds raised through overdraft facilities and long-term borrowing agreements with financial institutions for working capital, cash flow from operating and investing activities remains negative because of upfront investment in new equipment and inventory purchases. ... The Company received ¥261 million in payments between May 2025 and March 2026, thereby securing sufficient financial flexibility going forward.」

    The Company explained that, while cash flow from operating and investing activities remained negative, it secured sufficient financial flexibility by receiving ¥261 million in payments through the exercise of stock acquisition rights.
  2. FY2026-H1Operating cash flow deteriorated due to upfront investment, while fundraising continued.Annual report

    「The new shares whose issuance was resolved on 19 November 2024 were paid for on 15 January 2025 in the previous consolidated fiscal year, and the Company also received ¥132 million in payments from the exercise of stock acquisition rights between May and June 2025 during the current interim consolidated fiscal period, thereby securing sufficient financial flexibility going forward.」

    The Company explained that it secured sufficient financial flexibility through ¥132 million in payments received from the exercise of stock acquisition rights, while the operating cash flow deficit widened due to the acquisition of cryptoassets and other factors, making early monetization of investments an ongoing issue.
  3. FY2025AdvancedAnnual report

    「Cash from operating activities decreased by ¥7.681 million during the consolidated fiscal year, compared with a decrease of ¥97.020 million in the previous consolidated fiscal year. Cash from financing activities increased by ¥340.819 million, compared with a decrease of ¥159.582 million in the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    The operating cash flow deficit narrowed. The Company secured cash from financing activities through new share issuances, the exercise and issuance of stock acquisition rights, and borrowings, but operating cash flow remained negative.
  4. FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「The Company resolved on 17 January 2023 to issue new shares and stock acquisition rights through a private placement, received payment of the issue price on 7 February of the same year, and had all of the stock acquisition rights exercised between August 2023 and July 2024, thereby securing sufficient financial flexibility going forward.」

    All of the stock acquisition rights issued through the private placement were exercised between August 2023 and July 2024, and the Company explained that it had secured sufficient financial flexibility. Meanwhile, cash flow from operating and investing activities remained negative, and the Company maintained its policy of monetizing investments at an early stage.
  5. FY2024AdvancedAnnual report

    「This was due to ¥49.868 million in proceeds from the exercise of stock acquisition rights, offset by a ¥108 million decrease in short-term borrowings and ¥100.402 million in cash outflows for the repayment of long-term borrowings.」

    The Company raised ¥49.868 million through the exercise of stock acquisition rights, while repaying a total of ¥208.402 million in short-term and long-term borrowings. It also secured ¥228 million through the sale of investment securities.
  6. FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「The Company will continue to pursue funding policies such as encouraging the exercise of stock acquisition rights and work to monetize its investments at an early stage. On 17 January 2023, it resolved to issue new shares and stock acquisition rights through a private placement, received payment of the issue price on 7 February of the same year, and had some of the stock acquisition rights exercised on 23 August of the same year. In addition, it sold one unlisted investment security, an unlisted shareholding, on 3 October 2023, thereby securing sufficient financial flexibility going forward.」

    The Company raised funds through the partial exercise of stock acquisition rights and also sold one unlisted shareholding for ¥228 million. Operating cash flow remained negative, but funding measures were taking concrete shape.
  7. FY2023AdvancedAnnual report

    「The Company resolved on 17 January 2023 to issue new shares and stock acquisition rights through a private placement and received payment of the issue price on 7 February of the same year, thereby securing sufficient financial flexibility going forward.」

    The Company explained that, while operating cash flow remained negative because of upfront investment, it secured sufficient financial flexibility through the issuance of new shares and stock acquisition rights in a private placement and receipt of payment.
  8. FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「The Company resolved on 17 January 2023 to issue new shares and stock acquisition rights through a private placement and received payment of the issue price on 7 February of the same year, thereby securing sufficient financial flexibility going forward.」

    The Company explained that, while operating cash flow remained negative because of upfront investment, it secured sufficient financial flexibility through the resolution to issue new shares and stock acquisition rights in a private placement and the payment received on 7 February 2023.
  9. FY2023-Q2The cash position remains uncertain due to upfront investment.Annual report

    「Although the Company is using the funds raised through the rights offering in the previous fiscal year for working capital, cash flow remains uncertain because of upfront investment in new equipment and inventory purchases. The Company will continue to pursue funding policies such as encouraging the exercise of stock acquisition rights and work to monetize its investments at an early stage.」

    Although the Company is using the proceeds from the rights offering, it stated that cash flow remained uncertain because of upfront investment in new equipment and inventory purchases, and indicated a policy of encouraging the exercise of stock acquisition rights and monetizing investments at an early stage.
  10. FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「In terms of funding, the Company has been using effectively the funds raised through the rights offering in the fiscal year ended March 2021. Although cash flow has not deteriorated, the Company will continue to proceed while considering funding policies such as encouraging the exercise of stock acquisition rights.」

    The Company continues to use the funds raised through the rights offering and pursue funding policies such as encouraging the exercise of stock acquisition rights.
  11. FY2022AdvancedAnnual report

    「In terms of funding, the Company has been using effectively the funds raised through the rights offering in the previous fiscal year. Although cash flow has not deteriorated, the Company will continue to proceed while considering funding policies such as encouraging the exercise of stock acquisition rights.」

    The Company used the proceeds from the rights offering and pursued funding policies such as encouraging the exercise of stock acquisition rights. Meanwhile, full-year operating cash flow was negative ¥160.982 million.
  12. FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「Cash flow from financing activities increased by ¥347.917 million. The main factors were the private placement, which generated ¥200.003 million in proceeds from the issuance of shares, and ¥175.322 million in proceeds from the issuance of shares upon the exercise of stock acquisition rights. / Cash flow from investing activities decreased by ¥217.335 million. The main factors were ¥37.299 million in capital expenditure on property, plant and equipment and ¥180.036 million in payments for the acquisition of a business.」

    A total of ¥375.325 million was raised through the private placement and the exercise of stock acquisition rights, part of which was used for the acquisition of a business.
  13. FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 21 July 2021, the Company resolved to issue common shares and Series 2 stock acquisition rights through a private placement to ASIA PLASTIC VICTORY PTE.LTD. and Reiwa Capital Limited Liability Partnership as the allottees, and payment for the fundraising was completed on 11 August. The net proceeds are予定 to be used in full for share acquisition costs and other expenses associated with M&A aimed at acquiring and expanding the business platform.」

    Payment for the private placement of common shares was completed, with total proceeds of ¥200,003,580 from the common share issuance and planned proceeds of ¥422,816,250 from the stock acquisition rights. The policy is to use the net proceeds to acquire and expand the business platform through M&A.
  14. FY2021AdvancedAnnual report

    「Cash provided by financing activities increased by ¥377.235 million during the consolidated fiscal year. This was mainly due to ¥50 million in cash outflows for the repayment of short-term borrowings and ¥430.898 million in proceeds from the issuance of shares.」

    Funds were secured through ¥430.898 million in proceeds from the issuance of shares and other sources. Meanwhile, cash flow from operating activities decreased by ¥101.688 million.
  15. FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「In terms of funding, we will use the funds raised through the rights offering effectively to improve cash flow. / This was because cash and deposits increased by ¥392.751 million as a result of funding through the rights offering and other measures.」

    Funding through a rights offering was completed, increasing cash and deposits by ¥392.751 million. The policy of using the funds raised to improve cash flow remains in place.
  16. FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「With regard to funding, we will work to secure the funds necessary for business activities, including through a rights offering and the sale of assets held. Net cash provided by investing activities increased by ¥110.013 million, compared with a decrease of ¥5.648 million in the same quarter of the previous year. This was mainly because proceeds of ¥120.379 million from the sale of investment securities exceeded expenditure of ¥9.280 million for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment.」

    A rights offering was added to the funding measures, and ¥120.379 million in proceeds from the sale of investment securities was also recorded.
  17. FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「With regard to funding, we will work to secure the funds necessary for business activities, including through the sale of assets held. We will also maintain close relationships with our financial institutions, use the funds raised effectively and work to improve cash flow.」

    Measures to secure funds and improve cash flow through selling assets held, maintaining relationships with financial institutions and making effective use of funds raised continue.
  18. FY2020First statedAnnual report

    「With regard to funding, we will work to secure the funds necessary for business activities, including through the sale of assets held. We will also maintain close relationships with our financial institutions, use the funds raised effectively and work to improve cash flow.」

    As measures to address significant events related to the going-concern assumption, the company identified selling assets held, maintaining relationships with financial institutions and improving cash flow through effective use of funds raised.
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