Concentrating resources on growth fields and strengthening manufacturing capabilities
First written in FY2016. 12 of 28 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: FY2026.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Raised".
- FY2026RaisedAnnual report
「At the Sakura facility, the company is building a next-generation optical fiber and SWR® plant at an investment of approximately ¥45.0 billion. In addition, under the framework agreement signed with the U.S. Department of Commerce in October 2025, the company aims to invest up to ¥300.0 billion in Japan and the United States to increase production capacity for optical fiber and SWR®/WTC® to as much as 3 times current levels, respectively.」
The concentration of resources on growth fields expanded into a policy of investing approximately ¥45.0 billion to build a plant at Sakura and up to ¥300.0 billion in Japan and the United States to increase production capacity by up to 3 times. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash flow from investing activities amounted to an outflow of ¥19.4 billion, mainly due to capital expenditures, an increase in spending of ¥12.6 billion from the same period of the previous year.」
Investment spending, mainly capital expenditures, increased by ¥12.6 billion year on year, with investment related to allocating resources to growth fields and strengthening manufacturing capabilities expanding in the first half. - FY2025RaisedAnnual report
「As cumulative operating cash flow over the 3-year period is expected to exceed the 25 Medium-Term Plan, the company decided, after considering the use of the excess cash, to allocate it to growth investment and shareholder returns. The consolidated dividend payout ratio for the fiscal year ending March 2026 will be 40%.」
The company presented a more proactive capital allocation policy, directing operating cash flow expected to exceed the 25 Medium-Term Plan to growth investment and shareholder returns and setting the dividend payout ratio for the following fiscal year at 40%. - FY2025-H1Decrease in capital expenditure during the first halfAnnual report
「Cash flow from investing activities amounted to an outflow of ¥6.8 billion, mainly due to capital expenditures, a decrease in spending of ¥0.5 billion from the same period of the previous year.」
Investment spending, mainly capital expenditures, totaled ¥6.8 billion during the interim consolidated accounting period, down ¥0.5 billion year on year. - FY2024RaisedAnnual report
「・Growth investment: ¥105.0 billion, centered on 3 core business fields ・Strategic investment: Flexible investment of approximately ¥30.0 billion in new businesses and other areas ・Shareholder returns: Consolidated dividend payout ratio of approximately 30% ・Maintaining financial soundness: Target shareholders' equity ratio of 50% or more」
The capital allocation policy took concrete shape as medium-term quantitative targets of ¥105.0 billion for growth investment, ¥30.0 billion for strategic investment, a 30% dividend payout ratio and a shareholders' equity ratio of 50% or more. - FY2024-Q3Reducing financial burdens by restraining capital expendituresAnnual report
「Total liabilities decreased by ¥7.7 billion from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥354.7 billion. This was mainly due to a decrease in interest-bearing debt resulting from curbs on capital investment and other factors.」
While continuing to allocate resources to growth fields, the restraint of capital expenditures at the end of the third quarter was identified as a factor behind the decrease in interest-bearing debt. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash flow from investing activities amounted to an outflow of ¥7.3 billion, mainly due to capital expenditures, an increase in spending of ¥0.6 billion from the same period of the previous year.」
Capital expenditures related to allocating resources to growth fields and strengthening manufacturing capabilities increased from ¥6.6 billion in the cumulative same quarter of the previous year to ¥7.3 billion. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, the company made total capital expenditures of ¥15.7 billion based on the basic policy of allocating resources selectively to growth fields.」
The company shifted from restraining investment during the business revitalization period to selectively allocating resources to growth fields, investing ¥15.7 billion in the new SWR® plant and production capacity for FTTx and data centers in North America. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash flow from investing activities amounted to an outflow of ¥6.6 billion, mainly due to capital expenditures, an increase in spending of ¥2.3 billion from the same period of the previous year.」
Spending on capital expenditures related to the concentration of resources on growth fields and the strengthening of manufacturing capabilities increased by ¥2.3 billion year on year. - FY2022RaisedAnnual report
「The company plans to increase total capital expenditures to ¥24.0 billion in fiscal 2022, up from ¥17.7 billion in fiscal 2020 and ¥16.2 billion in fiscal 2021, before the structural reforms were brought into focus. While maintaining financial discipline, the company will continue investing in sound growth fields and aim to enhance corporate value during the growth phase.」
The company shifted from restraining capital expenditures during the business revitalization phase to a plan to increase them from ¥16.2 billion to ¥24.0 billion in fiscal 2022 and resume investment in sound growth fields. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Liabilities totaled ¥372.7 billion, a decrease of ¥11.9 billion from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. This was mainly due to a decrease in interest-bearing debt resulting from a review of investments and the sale of shares in affiliated companies and other assets.」
Selectivity and concentration in investment and the sale of shares in affiliated companies were reflected in an ¥11.9 billion reduction in interest-bearing debt, demonstrating an improved financial position. - FY2022-Q2Lower investment and continued selectivity and concentrationAnnual report
「This was mainly attributable to a decrease in fixed assets resulting from selectivity and concentration in investment, while current assets increased due to higher demand in the Energy and Information and Communications Business Divisions and seasonal factors in the Electronics Business Division.」
Fixed assets declined as a result of selectivity and concentration in investment. Spending on investing activities, mainly capital expenditures, totaled ¥4.4 billion in the cumulative second quarter, down from ¥6.5 billion in the same period of the previous year. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「We are confident that this transaction will contribute to FEN's further growth by enabling Kinden to hold FEN shares and promote the maximization of the value of the engineering business. As a result of the transfer of these shares, the company expects to record approximately ¥4.9 billion in the consolidated financial statements and approximately ¥5.9 billion in the non-consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2022 as a gain on sale of shares of an affiliated company, recognized as extraordinary income.」
From the perspective of concentrating resources on growth fields and improving the financial position, the company transferred its engineering subsidiary and expects to record a consolidated gain on sale of shares of approximately ¥4.9 billion. - FY2021SoftenedAnnual report
「Capital expenditures during the business revitalization phase are being undertaken selectively, and the company has adopted a policy of significantly reducing total capital expenditures.」
While the policy of concentrating resources on growth fields was maintained, during the business revitalization phase the company significantly reduced total capital expenditures and shifted to a policy of concentrating investment on information and communications. - FY2021-Q2Decrease in capital expenditure during the first halfAnnual report
「Cash flow from investing activities amounted to an outflow of ¥6.5 billion, mainly due to capital expenditures, a decrease in spending of ¥23.1 billion from the same period of the previous year.」
Capital expenditures continued, but spending decreased by ¥23.1 billion year on year. - FY2020SoftenedAnnual report
「Under the basic strategies of concentrating management resources on growth fields and strengthening manufacturing capabilities, the Group, comprising the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries, made ¥30.1 billion in capital expenditures, based on assets acquired as tangible and intangible fixed assets.」
The basic strategies of concentrating resources on growth fields and strengthening manufacturing capabilities were maintained, but capital expenditures declined from ¥55.7 billion in the previous fiscal year to ¥30.1 billion. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash flow from investing activities amounted to an outflow of ¥29.5 billion, mainly due to capital expenditures, an increase in spending of ¥5.2 billion from the same period of the previous year.」
Capital expenditures totaled ¥29.5 billion in the cumulative second quarter, an increase of ¥5.2 billion year on year. Investment based on the concentration of resources on growth fields and the strengthening of manufacturing capabilities is progressing. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Under the basic strategies of concentrating management resources on growth fields and strengthening manufacturing capabilities, the Group, comprising the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries, made ¥55.7 billion in capital expenditures, based on assets acquired as tangible and intangible fixed assets.」
Capital expenditures increased from ¥42.5 billion in the previous fiscal year to ¥55.7 billion. Investment in growth areas continued, including ¥21.0 billion in optical-related investments, ¥24.9 billion in electronics and ¥4.7 billion in automotive electrical systems. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash flow from investing activities amounted to an outflow of ¥24.2 billion, mainly due to capital expenditures, an increase in spending of ¥4.8 billion from the same period of the previous year.」
Capital expenditures totaled ¥24.2 billion in the cumulative second quarter, an increase of ¥4.8 billion year on year. Investment based on the concentration of resources on growth fields and the strengthening of manufacturing capabilities is progressing. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「This was mainly attributable to an increase in fixed assets resulting from capital expenditures by the Electronics Company and the Information and Communications Business Division.」
Capital expenditures continued at the Electronics Company and the Information and Communications Business Division, contributing to the increase in fixed assets. - FY2018Lower capital expenditures and greater focus on optical-related investmentAnnual report
「Under the basic strategies of concentrating management resources on growth fields and strengthening manufacturing capabilities, the Group, comprising the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries, made ¥42.5 billion in capital expenditures, based on assets acquired as tangible and intangible fixed assets.」
Capital expenditures declined from ¥45.6 billion in the previous fiscal year to ¥42.5 billion, but the company invested ¥20.9 billion to expand optical fiber and cable production capacity, continuing to concentrate resources on growth fields. - FY2018-Q2Continued capital expenditures and lower spendingAnnual report
「Cash flow from investing activities amounted to an outflow of ¥19.4 billion, mainly due to capital expenditures, a decrease of ¥12.5 billion from the same period of the previous year.」
Capital expenditures continued, but spending decreased by ¥12.5 billion year on year. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The Group reviewed its depreciation method for tangible fixed assets in Japan in connection with the capital expenditure plan scheduled under the 2020 Medium-Term Management Plan.」
The capital expenditure plan scheduled under the 2020 Medium-Term Management Plan is described as the trigger for reviewing the actual use and accounting treatment of fixed assets in Japan. The capital expenditure amount itself is not disclosed. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Under the basic strategies of concentrating management resources on growth fields and strengthening manufacturing capabilities, the Group, comprising the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries, made ¥45.6 billion in capital expenditures, based on assets acquired as tangible and intangible fixed assets.」
Capital expenditures increased from ¥31.9 billion in the previous fiscal year to ¥45.6 billion. The company also disclosed investments in growth fields, including optical fiber, electronic components for smartphones and automotive wire harnesses. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash flow from investing activities amounted to an outflow of ¥31.9 billion, mainly due to capital expenditures, an increase of ¥18.7 billion from the same period of the previous year.」
Capital expenditures related to growth fields and manufacturing totaled ¥31.9 billion in the cumulative second quarter, an increase of ¥18.7 billion year on year. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Under the basic strategies of concentrating management resources on growth fields and strengthening manufacturing capabilities, the Group, comprising the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries, made ¥31.9 billion in capital expenditures, based on assets acquired as tangible and intangible fixed assets.」
The fiscal year's capital expenditure results under the basic strategies are described.