Raising Working Capital and M&A Funds Through Borrowings
First written in FY2020-Q2. 14 of 22 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2020. Latest entry: 2026-08-19.
22 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-08-19AdvancedTimely disclosure
「The borrowing of working capital is intended to ensure stable business operations and strengthen the financial foundation over the medium to long term.」
The company approved a specific borrowing plan to raise ¥200 million in long-term working capital on an unsecured and unguaranteed basis, with a 5-year term. The original thread remains unchanged. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Net cash provided by financing activities was ¥324 million, compared with ¥551 million used in the previous fiscal year. This mainly comprised a ¥50 million increase in short-term borrowings, ¥900 million in proceeds from long-term borrowings, and ¥548 million in repayments of long-term borrowings.」
The Company raised ¥900 million through long-term borrowings, turning financing activities from ¥551 million of cash used in the previous fiscal year to ¥324 million of cash provided. It continued to raise funds for investments, including M&A. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Net cash provided by financing activities was ¥286 million, compared with ¥378 million used in the same period of the previous year. This mainly comprised a ¥140 million decrease in short-term borrowings, ¥700 million in proceeds from long-term borrowings, and ¥217 million in repayments of long-term borrowings.」
The Company raised ¥700 million through long-term borrowings to fund new businesses, M&A and other activities. After deducting ¥217 million in repayments, financing activities generated ¥286 million in cash. - FY2025Decrease in outstanding borrowings and excess repaymentsAnnual report
「Net cash used in financing activities was ¥551 million, compared with ¥806 million used in the previous fiscal year. This mainly comprised a ¥300 million decrease in short-term borrowings, ¥200 million in proceeds from long-term borrowings, and ¥431 million in repayments of long-term borrowings.」
Although financing activities continued to use cash due to a ¥300 million decrease in short-term borrowings and ¥431 million in repayments of long-term borrowings, the amount used was lower than in the previous fiscal year. - FY2025-H1Financing activities used cash due to debt repaymentsAnnual report
「Net cash used in financing activities was ¥378 million, compared with ¥54 million provided in the same period of the previous year. This mainly comprised a ¥130 million decrease in short-term borrowings and ¥238 million in repayments of long-term borrowings.」
A ¥130 million decrease in short-term borrowings and ¥238 million in repayments of long-term borrowings resulted in ¥378 million of cash used in financing activities, reducing outstanding borrowings. - FY2024-Q3Long-term borrowings decreasedAnnual report
「Liabilities decreased by ¥103 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥7,922 million. This was mainly due to increases of ¥78 million in notes and accounts payable and ¥83 million in electronically recorded obligations, partly offset by decreases of ¥56 million in income taxes payable and ¥171 million in long-term borrowings.」
Long-term borrowings decreased by ¥171 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, reducing the outstanding balance of debt financing that had expanded through the previous year. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of its Board of Directors held on 18 October 2023, the Company resolved to borrow funds as set out below and drew down the loan on 31 October 2023. 1. Use of funds: Working capital 2. Lender: Shoko Chukin Bank 3. Total borrowing: ¥100 million 4. Interest rate: Base rate + spread 5. Drawdown date: 31 October 2023 6. Loan term: 7 years 7. Collateral: Unsecured」
On 31 October 2023, after the filing, the Company borrowed ¥100 million for working capital for a 7-year term, putting the debt financing into effect. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of its Board of Directors held on 26 July 2023, the Company resolved to change its overdraft facility as set out below, and entered into an overdraft agreement dated 31 July 2023. It also drew down funds on that date.」
The Company entered into an overdraft agreement dated 31 July 2023 for working capital, with a credit limit of ¥1,200 million, and raised ¥1,030 million in total borrowings after the drawdown. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company uses borrowings from financial institutions to fund investments, including M&A, and believes that it can obtain financing from its financial institution lenders without difficulty.」
The Company continued its policy of using borrowings from financial institutions to fund M&A investments, recording ¥640 million in proceeds from long-term borrowings during the year. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company's consolidated subsidiary, 東京ガイダンス株式会社, resolved on 19 January 2023 to borrow funds.」
東京ガイダンス株式会社 resolved to borrow ¥100 million to fund capital investment for business expansion. The borrowing date was 31 January 2023, and the loan term was 5 years, putting in place specific funding for the expansion of its education business. - FY2023-Q2Continued long-term borrowing and decrease in short-term borrowingsAnnual report
「Net cash provided by financing activities was ¥54 million, compared with ¥8 million provided in the same period of the previous year. This mainly comprised a ¥250 million decrease in short-term borrowings, ¥540 million in proceeds from long-term borrowings, and ¥189 million in repayments of long-term borrowings.」
While short-term borrowings decreased by ¥250 million, ¥540 million in proceeds from long-term borrowings was received, continuing the shift toward longer-term debt. - FY2023-Q1Higher long-term borrowings and lower short-term borrowingsAnnual report
「Liabilities increased by ¥506 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥8,638 million. This was mainly due to increases of ¥99 million in other accounts payable, ¥186 million in advances received, and ¥375 million in long-term borrowings, partly offset by a ¥200 million decrease in short-term borrowings.」
Following the expansion in borrowing in the previous fiscal year, the borrowing mix shifted during the current quarter, with short-term borrowings decreasing by ¥200 million and long-term borrowings increasing by ¥375 million. - FY2022Decrease in borrowings and excess repaymentsAnnual report
「Net cash used in financing activities was ¥412 million, compared with ¥2,547 million provided in the previous fiscal year. This mainly comprised a ¥366 million decrease in short-term borrowings, ¥500 million in proceeds from long-term borrowings, and ¥607 million in repayments of long-term borrowings.」
Following the substantial expansion in borrowing in the previous fiscal year, short-term borrowings decreased by ¥366 million, while ¥607 million of long-term borrowings was repaid against ¥500 million raised. - FY2022-Q2Net decrease in borrowings and excess repaymentsAnnual report
「Net cash provided by financing activities was ¥8 million, compared with ¥2,393 million provided in the same period of the previous year. This mainly comprised a ¥24 million decrease in short-term borrowings, ¥100 million in proceeds from long-term borrowings, ¥147 million in repayments of long-term borrowings, and ¥95 million in proceeds from the issuance of shares.」
Cash provided by financing activities declined substantially from the same period of the previous year. Short-term borrowings decreased by ¥24 million, while ¥147 million of long-term borrowings was repaid against ¥100 million raised. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Net cash provided by financing activities was ¥2,547 million, compared with ¥493 million provided in the previous fiscal year. This mainly comprised a ¥1,546 million increase in short-term borrowings, ¥1,357 million in proceeds from long-term borrowings, and ¥290 million in repayments of long-term borrowings.」
Borrowing to fund working capital, business operations and other needs expanded, resulting in ¥2,547 million in cash provided by financing activities, a ¥1,546 million increase in short-term borrowings, and ¥1,357 million in proceeds from long-term borrowings. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Liabilities increased by ¥3,448 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥9,898 million. This was mainly due to increases of ¥1,609 million in short-term borrowings, ¥918 million in long-term borrowings, ¥617 million in other accounts payable, and ¥85 million in notes and accounts payable, partly offset by a ¥40 million decrease in the provision for bonuses.」
By the end of the third quarter, short-term borrowings had increased by ¥1,609 million and long-term borrowings by ¥918 million, expanding the outstanding balance of debt financing from the end of the previous fiscal year. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Net cash provided by financing activities was ¥2,393 million, compared with ¥178 million provided in the same period of the previous year. This mainly comprised a ¥1,631 million increase in short-term borrowings, ¥930 million in proceeds from long-term borrowings, and ¥137 million in repayments of long-term borrowings.」
Borrowing to fund working capital and business operations expanded, resulting in ¥2,393 million in cash provided by financing activities, a ¥1,631 million increase in short-term borrowings, and ¥930 million in proceeds from long-term borrowings. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Liabilities increased by ¥806 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥7,257 million. This was mainly due to increases of ¥1,290 million in short-term borrowings and ¥122 million in long-term borrowings, partly offset by decreases of ¥351 million in notes and accounts payable and ¥186 million in advances received.」
During the first quarter, short-term borrowings increased by ¥1,290 million and long-term borrowings by ¥122 million, expanding the scale of debt financing from the end of the previous fiscal year. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash provided by financing activities was ¥493 million (compared with cash provided of ¥16 million in the previous fiscal year). This was mainly because the Company raised working capital to address the lengthening collection period for trade receivables under shopping credit with collection guarantees and raised funds for M&A to expand the business, comprising a ¥490 million increase in short-term borrowings, ¥825 million in proceeds from long-term borrowings, ¥666 million in repayments of long-term borrowings, ¥68 million in dividend payments, and ¥47 million in payments for the acquisition of treasury shares.」
Funding for working capital and M&A was larger than in the previous fiscal year, with ¥490 million in short-term borrowings and ¥825 million in long-term borrowings. - FY2020-Q2First statedAnnual report
「Cash provided by financing activities was ¥178 million (compared with cash used of ¥84 million in the same quarter of the previous year). This was mainly because the Company raised working capital to address the lengthening collection period for trade receivables under shopping credit with collection guarantees and raised funds for M&A to expand the business, comprising a ¥210 million increase in short-term borrowings, ¥200 million in proceeds from long-term borrowings, ¥96 million in repayments of long-term borrowings, ¥68 million in dividend payments, and ¥47 million in payments for the acquisition of treasury shares.」
The Company raised working capital related to shopping credit and M&A funding for business expansion through a ¥210 million increase in short-term borrowings and ¥200 million in long-term borrowings, among other sources.