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Ushio (6925) · PolicyIncrease in borrowings to fund acquisitions and shareholder returns

Securing Stable Liquidity and Funding Sources Needed for Operations

First written in FY2018. 3 of 20 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.

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ProgressHeldSoftenedWorseOtherFY2018 – FY20262018: 120182019: 220192020: 220202021: 320212022: 420222023: 420232024: 220242025: 120252026: 12026
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Ensuring stable liquidity through purpose-specific funding for working capital and capital investmentA theme 14 companies write about · 0 as a headwind · 14 as a tailwind

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  1. FY2026Increase in borrowings to fund acquisitions and shareholder returnsAnnual report

    「The balance of borrowings at the end of the consolidated fiscal year was ¥6,797.1 million. At the end of the consolidated fiscal year, the Group held cash and cash equivalents of ¥7,186.8 million,」

    The balance of borrowings increased to ¥6,797.1 million to fund the acquisition of the ams-OSRAM business, dividends, the purchase of treasury shares, and other purposes, while cash and cash equivalents amounted to ¥7,186.8 million.
  2. FY2026-H1Maintaining liquidity through increased borrowings and cashAnnual report

    「Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the interim consolidated fiscal period increased by ¥702.9 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥6,702.5 million. ... The main factor behind the increase was an increase in long-term borrowings to meet funding needs for dividend payments, the purchase of treasury shares, and other purposes.」

    Long-term borrowings increased to meet funding needs for dividends, the purchase of treasury shares, and other purposes, and cash and cash equivalents increased to ¥6,702.5 million.
  3. FY2025-H1Increase in long-term borrowings and decrease in cashAnnual report

    「Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the interim consolidated fiscal period decreased by ¥714.2 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥5,535.5 million. ... The main factor behind the increase was an increase in long-term borrowings to meet funding needs for dividend payments, the purchase of treasury shares, and other purposes.」

    While long-term borrowings increased to meet funding needs for dividends, the purchase of treasury shares, and other purposes, cash and cash equivalents decreased by ¥714.2 million from the beginning of the fiscal year to ¥5,535.5 million.
  4. FY2024Securing funds through increased borrowingsAnnual report

    「The balance of borrowings at the end of the consolidated fiscal year was ¥2,886.5 million. At the end of the consolidated fiscal year, the Group held cash and cash equivalents of ¥6,249.8 million, as well as highly liquid financial assets. Accordingly, the Group believes there is little risk of facing a shortfall against foreseeable future funding needs.」

    Long-term borrowings increased to meet funding needs for share buybacks, dividends, growth investments, and other purposes, resulting in borrowings of ¥2,886.5 million and cash and cash equivalents of ¥6,249.8 million.
  5. FY2024-Q2Maintaining liquidity through increased borrowings and raising funds for shareholder returnsAnnual report

    「Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the second quarter of the consolidated fiscal year increased by ¥1,005.6 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥6,757.2 million. ... The main factors behind the increase were an increase in long-term borrowings to fund dividend payments, the purchase of treasury shares, and other funding needs, an increase in contract liabilities associated with sales of optical equipment and other products, and an increase in deferred tax liabilities on unrealized gains on investment securities held.」

    Long-term borrowings increased to meet funding needs for dividends, the purchase of treasury shares, and other purposes, and cash and cash equivalents increased to ¥6,757.2 million.
  6. FY2024-Q1Decrease in cash due to dividends and share buybacks, and increase in short-term borrowingsAnnual report

    「The main factor behind the increase was an increase in short-term borrowings to meet temporary funding needs, including dividend payments and the purchase of treasury shares. ... The main factors behind the decrease were reductions in cash and deposits due to dividend payments, tax payments, and the purchase of treasury shares.」

    Cash and deposits decreased due to dividends, the purchase of treasury shares, and other factors, while short-term borrowings increased to meet temporary funding needs.
  7. FY2023Decrease in cash and reduction in debt outstandingAnnual report

    「At the end of the consolidated fiscal year, the Group held cash and cash equivalents of ¥5,751.6 million, ... and the balance of borrowings at the end of the consolidated fiscal year was ¥533.1 million.」

    Cash and cash equivalents decreased by ¥2,413.0 million from the end of the previous fiscal year, while the balance of borrowings decreased from ¥1,858.7 million to ¥533.1 million.
  8. FY2023-Q3Decrease in Cash and Debt RepaymentAnnual report

    「The main factors behind the decrease were reductions in cash and deposits due to repayment of external borrowings, dividend payments, tax payments and the purchase of treasury shares.」

    Cash and deposits decreased from ¥8,868.7 million at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥6,424.2 million, with the repayment of external borrowings, dividend payments, tax payments, and the purchase of treasury shares listed as factors behind the decrease.
  9. FY2023-Q2Continued decline in cash and cash equivalentsAnnual report

    「Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the second quarter of the consolidated fiscal year decreased by ¥2,334.0 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥5,827.8 million.」

    Cash and cash equivalents decreased by ¥2,334.0 million from the beginning of the fiscal year to ¥5,827.8 million. The cash flow reflected dividend payments, tax payments, the purchase of treasury shares, deposits into time deposits, and an increase in inventories, among other factors.
  10. FY2023-Q1Decrease in cash due to dividends, tax payments, and share buybacksAnnual report

    「The main factors behind the decrease were reductions in cash and deposits due to dividend payments, tax payments, and the purchase of treasury shares.」

    Under its policy of maintaining stable liquidity, cash and deposits decreased from ¥8,868.7 million at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥8,076.0 million due to dividend payments, tax payments, the purchase of treasury shares, and other factors.
  11. FY2022Increase in cash and decrease in debt outstandingAnnual report

    「At the end of the consolidated fiscal year, the Group held cash and cash equivalents of ¥8,161.9 million, as well as highly liquid financial assets. Accordingly, the Group believes there is little risk of facing a shortfall against foreseeable future funding needs. The balance of borrowings at the end of the consolidated fiscal year was ¥1,858.7 million.」

    Cash and cash equivalents increased to ¥8,161.9 million, while the balance of borrowings fell to ¥1,858.7 million due to the repayment of external borrowings. The disclosure shows an increase in cash and a decrease in borrowings under the policy of maintaining stable liquidity.
  12. FY2022-Q3Increase in cash and repayment of external borrowingsAnnual report

    「Total assets at the end of the third quarter of the consolidated fiscal year amounted to ¥30,474.4 million, an increase of ¥1,446.9 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. The main factors behind the increase were increases in cash and deposits resulting from business recovery and the collection of receivables, and an increase in inventories due to higher orders for optical equipment and other products. The main factor behind the decrease was a decline in notes receivable, accounts receivable, and contract assets resulting from the collection of receivables.」

    Cash and deposits increased as business recovered and receivables were collected, while short-term borrowings decreased due to the repayment of external borrowings. The financial position related to maintaining stable liquidity has changed.
  13. FY2022-Q2Decrease in liabilities and increase in cash due to debt repaymentsAnnual report

    「Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the second quarter of the consolidated fiscal year increased by ¥223.1 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥7,265.0 million.」

    Cash and cash equivalents increased to ¥7,265.0 million, while short-term borrowings and current portions of long-term borrowings also decreased due to the repayment of external borrowings.
  14. FY2021RestatedAnnual report

    「At the end of the consolidated fiscal year, the Group held cash and cash equivalents of ¥7,041.8 million, as well as highly liquid financial assets. Accordingly, the Group believes there is little risk of facing a shortfall against foreseeable future funding needs.」

    The company stated that it continued to maintain stable liquidity and sources of funds and held cash and cash equivalents of ¥7,041.8 million.
  15. FY2021-Q3Continued increase in temporary working capital borrowingsAnnual report

    「Liabilities at the end of the third quarter of the consolidated fiscal year amounted to ¥7,872.7 million, an increase of ¥452.8 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. The main factor behind the increase was an increase in short-term borrowings due to borrowings for temporary working capital needs.」

    Under its policy of maintaining stable liquidity and sources of funds, the increase in short-term borrowings due to temporary working capital borrowings continued at the end of the third quarter.
  16. FY2021-Q2Continued increase in temporary working capital borrowingsAnnual report

    「Liabilities at the end of the second quarter of the consolidated fiscal year amounted to ¥7,785.6 million, an increase of ¥365.8 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. The main factor behind the increase was an increase in short-term borrowings due to borrowings for temporary working capital needs.」

    Under its policy of maintaining stable liquidity and sources of funds, short-term borrowings increased due to temporary working capital borrowings. Cash and cash equivalents amounted to ¥6,899.7 million.
  17. FY2020RestatedAnnual report

    「At the end of the consolidated fiscal year, the Group held cash and cash equivalents of ¥5,904.6 million, as well as highly liquid financial assets. Accordingly, the Group believes there is little risk of facing a shortfall against foreseeable future funding needs.」

    The company has disclosed cash and cash equivalents of ¥5,904.6 million and highly liquid financial assets at fiscal year-end under its policy of maintaining stable liquidity and sources of funds.
  18. FY2019RestatedAnnual report

    「The Group's basic policy is to secure stable liquidity and sources of funds necessary for its business operations. Short-term working capital is funded primarily with internal funds, while capital expenditures and long-term working capital are funded primarily with internal funds and long-term borrowings from financial institutions.」

    The company has reaffirmed its policy of maintaining stable liquidity, using internal funds for short-term working capital, and using internal funds and long-term borrowings for capital expenditures and long-term working capital.
  19. FY2019-Q3Temporary increase in working capital borrowingsAnnual report

    「The main factor behind the increase was an increase in short-term borrowings due to borrowings for temporary working capital needs.」

    While maintaining stable sources of funds as a basic policy, short-term borrowings increased at the end of the quarter due to temporary working capital borrowings.
  20. FY2018First statedAnnual report

    「The Group's basic policy is to secure stable liquidity and sources of funds necessary for its business operations. Short-term working capital is funded primarily with internal funds, while capital expenditures and long-term working capital are funded primarily with internal funds and long-term borrowings from financial institutions.」

    The company has stated as its basic policy that it will secure the liquidity required for business operations, use internal funds for short-term working capital, and use internal funds and long-term borrowings for capital expenditures and long-term working capital.
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