Strengthening the Financial Base by Securing Stable Financing and Improving Profitability
First written in FY2016. 6 of 33 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021. Latest entry: FY2026-H1.
58 other companies' latest entry also says "Other".
- FY2026-H1Borrowing agreement with financial covenants disclosedAnnual report
「Loan agreements with financial covenants ① Date of execution of the agreements: 29 July 2025 ③ Principal amount of debt: ¥4,028 million ④ Repayment dates: 30 November 2029, 30 November 2032, and 31 July 2035」
The company disclosed that it entered into loan agreements with 3 financial institutions on 29 July 2025, with principal totaling ¥4,028 million, multiple repayment dates and financial covenants. - FY2025Disclosed funding for M&AAnnual report
「Growth investments, including M&A, are important, and the resulting funding needs are financed through internal funds or long-term borrowings.」
The company stated its policy of financing growth investments, including M&A, through internal funds or long-term borrowings, and disclosed a long-term borrowing balance of ¥6,137 million and overdraft agreements totaling ¥2,780 million. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Our Group relies primarily on borrowings from financial institutions to secure funding for facility development, working capital and M&A. To expand our scale and maintain stable operations, we will continue working to secure stable funding through various measures and maintain financial soundness by improving profitability. As of 30 September 2024, the balance of long-term borrowings was ¥2,919 million.」
The company continued its policy of securing stable funding and maintaining financial soundness, reducing the balance of long-term borrowings from ¥3,976 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥2,919 million. - FY2024-Q2Updated the increase in short-term borrowings and decrease in long-term borrowingsAnnual report
「Current liabilities increased by ¥4,072 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥7,724 million. This was mainly attributable to a ¥4,050 million increase in short-term borrowings. Non-current liabilities decreased by ¥509 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥4,409 million. This was mainly attributable to a ¥556 million decrease in long-term borrowings.」
Short-term borrowings increased by ¥4,050 million, while long-term borrowings decreased by ¥556 million. - FY2024-Q1Updated the increase in short-term borrowings and decrease in long-term borrowingsAnnual report
「Current liabilities increased by ¥89 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥3,741 million. This was mainly attributable to increases of ¥300 million in short-term borrowings, ¥177 million in accounts payable and other current liabilities, and ¥115 million in advances received, despite a ¥339 million decrease in the provision for bonuses due to bonus payments in December. Non-current liabilities decreased by ¥147 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥4,771 million. This was mainly attributable to a ¥211 million decrease in long-term borrowings, despite a ¥48 million increase in deferred tax liabilities.」
At the end of the first quarter, short-term borrowings had increased by ¥300 million, while long-term borrowings had decreased by ¥211 million. - FY2023Updated borrowing balanceAnnual report
「As of 30 September 2023, the balance of long-term borrowings was ¥3,976 million. At the end of the consolidated fiscal year, the company had entered into overdraft agreements totaling ¥3,100 million with multiple financial institutions (drawn balance: – million; undrawn balance: ¥3,100 million).」
The company disclosed a long-term borrowing balance of ¥3,976 million and undrawn overdraft facilities of ¥3,100 million. - FY2023-Q3Disclosed a shift to an increase in long-term borrowingsAnnual report
「Non-current liabilities increased by ¥218 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥5,234 million. This was mainly attributable to a ¥289 million increase in long-term borrowings.」
While repayments and decreases in long-term borrowings had been disclosed through the previous quarter, long-term borrowings increased by ¥289 million at the end of the current quarter. - FY2023-Q2Increase in Short-Term Borrowings and Repayment of Long-Term BorrowingsAnnual report
「Current liabilities increased by ¥3,366 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥6,584 million. This was mainly attributable to a ¥3,200 million increase in short-term borrowings. Non-current liabilities decreased by ¥430 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥4,585 million. This was mainly attributable to a ¥430 million decrease in long-term borrowings.」
Short-term borrowings increased by ¥3,200 million, while long-term borrowings decreased by ¥430 million. The company disclosed the status of funding for new openings and other purposes and repayments of long-term borrowings. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Non-current liabilities decreased by ¥149 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥4,866 million. This was mainly attributable to a ¥188 million decrease in long-term borrowings.」
Long-term borrowings decreased by ¥188 million and non-current liabilities by ¥149 million, with the company continuing to disclose a reduction in borrowing balances as part of efforts to strengthen its financial base. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Total interest-bearing debt decreased by ¥823 million from the previous consolidated fiscal year, while the equity ratio increased by 2.7 percentage points.」
The company disclosed an ¥823 million decrease in total interest-bearing debt and a 2.7-percentage-point increase in the equity ratio as progress in strengthening its financial base. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Non-current liabilities decreased by ¥915 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥5,324 million. This was mainly attributable to a ¥565 million decrease in long-term borrowings through repayments and a ¥374 million decrease in deferred tax liabilities.」
Long-term borrowings decreased by ¥565 million through repayments, while non-current liabilities also decreased by ¥915 million. - FY2022-Q2Drew ¥3,100 million in short-term borrowings for new facility openingsAnnual report
「The company resolved on 30 November 2021 that its consolidated subsidiary Global Kids Co., Ltd. would borrow ¥3,100 million in short-term funds from Mizuho Bank, Ltd. and 5 other banks to open new licensed childcare facilities in April 2022 and secure short-term working capital, and the borrowings were drawn on 14 and 23 March 2022.」
The company drew ¥3,100 million in short-term borrowings from 6 banks to open new licensed childcare facilities in April 2022 and secure short-term working capital. Long-term borrowings decreased by ¥377 million through repayments. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Non-current liabilities decreased by ¥163 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥6,076 million. This was mainly attributable to a ¥188 million decrease in long-term borrowings.」
Long-term borrowings decreased by ¥188 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, while non-current liabilities also decreased by ¥163 million. The company disclosed changes in figures related to strengthening its financial base. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「The main factor was a ¥776 million decrease in long-term borrowings. Total interest-bearing debt also decreased by ¥814 million from the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The company disclosed decreases of ¥776 million in long-term borrowings and ¥814 million in total interest-bearing debt, reflecting a reduction in borrowings toward strengthening its financial base. - FY2021-Q3Disclosed a ¥587 million decrease in long-term borrowingsAnnual report
「Non-current liabilities decreased by ¥444 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥6,503 million. This was mainly attributable to a ¥587 million decrease in long-term borrowings.」
The company disclosed that long-term borrowings and non-current liabilities decreased by ¥587 million and ¥444 million, respectively, at the end of the third quarter. - FY2021-Q2Disclosed an increase in short-term borrowings and a decrease in long-term borrowingsAnnual report
「Current liabilities increased by ¥2,995 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥6,462 million. This was mainly attributable to a ¥3,100 million increase in short-term borrowings. Non-current liabilities decreased by ¥339 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥6,608 million. This was mainly attributable to a ¥347 million decrease in long-term borrowings.」
Short-term borrowings increased by ¥3,100 million in connection with preparations for new facility openings, while long-term borrowings decreased by ¥347 million. - FY2021-Q1Disclosed a decrease in long-term borrowingsAnnual report
「Non-current liabilities decreased by ¥166 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥6,781 million. This was mainly attributable to a ¥196 million decrease in long-term borrowings.」
The company disclosed decreases of ¥166 million in non-current liabilities and ¥196 million in long-term borrowings. - FY2020Updated the borrowing balance and commitment linesAnnual report
「As of 30 September 2020, the balance of long-term borrowings was ¥5,346 million. At the end of the consolidated fiscal year, the company had entered into commitment line agreements totaling ¥3,955 million with multiple financial institutions (drawn balance: ¥0 million; undrawn balance: ¥3,955 million).」
The company disclosed a long-term borrowing balance of ¥5,346 million and undrawn commitment lines of ¥3,955 million. - FY2020-Q3Disclosed a decrease in long-term borrowingsAnnual report
「Non-current liabilities decreased by ¥145 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥7,320 million. This was mainly attributable to a ¥346 million decrease in long-term borrowings, despite a ¥151 million increase in deferred tax liabilities.」
At the end of the third quarter, long-term borrowings had decreased by ¥346 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, indicating a change in the funding situation for new openings. - FY2020-Q2Drew ¥2,700 million in short-term borrowings to prepare for new facility openingsAnnual report
「Current liabilities increased by ¥3,005 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥6,092 million. This was mainly attributable to the drawdown of ¥2,700 million in short-term borrowings to prepare for new facility openings and a ¥252 million increase in accounts payable and other current liabilities.」
The company drew ¥2,700 million in short-term borrowings to prepare for new facility openings and continued to secure funding for opening-related investments. - FY2020-Q1Drew ¥500 million in short-term borrowings for new facility openingsAnnual report
「This was mainly attributable to a ¥275 million decrease in the provision for bonuses, offset by the company taking out ¥500 million in new short-term borrowings to prepare for new facility openings, and increases of ¥185 million in advances received and ¥164 million in accounts payable and other current liabilities.」
The company drew ¥500 million in short-term borrowings to prepare for new facility openings and continued to secure funding for opening-related investments. - FY2019Continued funding through long-term borrowings and commitment linesAnnual report
「As of 30 September 2019, the balance of long-term borrowings was ¥5,939 million. At the end of the consolidated fiscal year, the company had entered into commitment line agreements totaling ¥5,650 million with multiple financial institutions (drawn balance: ¥0 million; undrawn balance: ¥5,650 million).」
The company disclosed long-term borrowings of ¥5,939 million and commitment lines totaling ¥5,650 million with multiple financial institutions to fund facility-opening investments. - FY2019-Q3Disclosed a ¥1,051 million increase in long-term borrowingsAnnual report
「Non-current liabilities increased by ¥1,725 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥7,743 million. This was mainly attributable to a ¥1,051 million increase in long-term borrowings.」
The company disclosed a ¥1,051 million increase in long-term borrowings while proceeding with investments to open facilities. - FY2019-Q2Drew ¥4,300 million in short-term borrowings to prepare for new facility openings, among other purposesAnnual report
「Current liabilities increased by ¥4,379 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥7,475 million. This was mainly attributable to the drawdown of ¥4,300 million in short-term borrowings to prepare for new facility openings and a ¥245 million increase in accounts payable and other current liabilities.」
The company drew ¥4,300 million in short-term borrowings in preparation for new facility openings and continued to secure funding for opening-related investments. - FY2019-Q1Continued short-term borrowings for new facility openingsAnnual report
「Current liabilities increased by ¥1,874 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥4,970 million. This was because the company took out new short-term borrowings in preparation for opening new facilities.」
The company continued to use short-term borrowings to fund investments in new facility openings, bringing the balance of short-term borrowings to ¥2,100 million. - FY2018Continued borrowings for development investmentsAnnual report
「There were outflows of ¥866 million for repayments of long-term borrowings and ¥35 million for bond redemptions, among others. However, proceeds of ¥1,869 million from long-term borrowings, among others, resulted in a ¥989 million increase in funds.」
While proceeding with facility development, the company secured ¥1,869 million through long-term borrowings and made repayments of ¥866 million. - FY2018-Q3Disclosed an increase in long-term borrowingsAnnual report
「Non-current liabilities increased by ¥1,341 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥6,896 million. This was mainly attributable to a ¥932 million increase in long-term borrowings.」
The company disclosed a ¥932 million increase in long-term borrowings while proceeding with investments in new openings. - FY2018-Q1Drew ¥2,000 million in short-term borrowings for new facility openingsAnnual report
「Current liabilities increased by ¥2,043 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥4,516 million. This was because the company took out new short-term borrowings in preparation for opening new facilities.」
The company drew ¥2,000 million in short-term borrowings to prepare for new facility openings, securing funding for the openings. - FY2017Disclosed funding through borrowings and repayments for development investmentsAnnual report
「There were outflows of ¥756 million for repayments of long-term borrowings and ¥79 million for bond redemptions. However, proceeds of ¥1,300 million from long-term borrowings resulted in a ¥467 million increase in funds.」
While proceeding with investments such as opening new facilities, the company drew ¥1,300 million in long-term borrowings and made repayments of ¥756 million and bond redemptions of ¥79 million. - FY2017-Q3Disclosed an increase in long-term borrowingsAnnual report
「Non-current liabilities increased by ¥1,158 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥5,705 million. This was mainly attributable to a ¥655 million increase in long-term borrowings and the recognition of ¥100 million in liabilities related to retirement benefits following the introduction of a retirement lump-sum benefit plan.」
Amid its stated policy of strengthening its financial base and securing stable funding, non-current liabilities increased by ¥1,158 million and long-term borrowings increased by ¥655 million. - FY2017-Q2Short- and long-term borrowings undertaken to prepare for new facility openingsAnnual report
「Current liabilities increased by ¥1,266 million from the end of the previous fiscal year to ¥3,391 million. This was due to ¥1,300 million in short-term borrowings undertaken to prepare for the opening of new facilities.」
The company drew ¥1,300 million in short-term borrowings to prepare for new facility openings, while long-term borrowings also increased by ¥753 million. Amid its stated policy of securing stable funding, it disclosed borrowings to finance opening-related investments. - FY2017-Q1Borrowing undertaken for new facility openingsAnnual report
「Current liabilities increased by ¥1,124 million from the end of the previous fiscal year to ¥3,248 million. This was mainly due to new short-term borrowings undertaken in preparation for opening new facilities.」
The company disclosed that it undertook short-term borrowings in preparation for opening new facilities. This indicates that financing was undertaken, but does not explicitly state the extent to which the financial base was strengthened. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Going forward, we will continue to actively pursue development and, to ensure stable business operations, secure stable funding through various measures and work to strengthen our financial base by improving profitability.」
Assuming the continued development of facilities, the company identifies securing stable funding and improving profitability as financial priorities.