Use of Retained Earnings for Capital Investment, R&D and Growth Investment
First written in FY2016. 2 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2019.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 4 of 49 companies on the "Worse" side.
31 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「The company intends to invest retained earnings in strengthening the functionality of its products and services and its research and development capabilities to respond to anticipated changes in the business environment and enhance its competitiveness beyond current levels, while also using the funds for new business creation, collaboration with other companies, M&A and other purposes to pursue active business development and expansion.」
The company continues to pursue a policy of using retained earnings for functional enhancements, research and development, new businesses, alliances and M&A. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「The company intends to invest retained earnings in strengthening network-related facilities and its research and development capabilities to respond to anticipated changes in the business environment and enhance its competitiveness beyond current levels, while also using the funds for new business creation, collaboration with other companies, M&A and other purposes to pursue active business development and expansion.」
The company has reiterated its policy of using retained earnings for equipment, research and development, new businesses, alliances and M&A. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The company intends to invest retained earnings in strengthening network-related facilities and its research and development capabilities to respond to anticipated changes in the business environment and enhance its competitiveness beyond current levels, while also using the funds for new business creation, collaboration with other companies, M&A and other purposes to pursue active business development and expansion.」
The company has indicated a policy of allocating retained earnings to growth investments, including network facilities, research and development, new businesses, alliances and M&A.