Capital allocation balancing growth investment, shareholder returns and financial soundness
First written in FY2025. 1 of 2 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2026. Latest entry: FY2026.
52 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Specifically, using operating cash flow as a funding source, we will actively return profits to shareholders in parallel with allocating funds to growth investments, including strategic investments such as M&A, investments in human capital and IT investments. We will also consider using external borrowings for attractive investment opportunities and respond flexibly.」
The capital allocation policy has been made more specific by combining operating cash flow, external borrowings, investments in M&A, human capital and IT, and shareholder returns. - FY2025First statedAnnual report
「Our basic policy is to allocate management resources optimally while maintaining a balance among growth investment, shareholder returns and financial soundness, thereby pursuing sustainable growth in the corporate value of our Group. Specifically, using operating cash flow as a funding source, we will pursue shareholder returns strategically in parallel with allocating funds to growth investments, including strategic investments such as M&A, investments in human capital and IT investments.」
The Company disclosed for the first time its policy of allocating capital by balancing growth investments in M&A, human capital and IT and shareholder returns, funded by operating cash flow, with financial soundness.