FY2018-Q2 Financial Position and Cash Flows

「As of the end of the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal period, total assets increased by ¥1,176 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥54,466 million. The main factors were a ¥1,010 million increase in notes and accounts receivable and a ¥363 million increase in investment securities. Total liabilities increased by ¥831 million to ¥24,859 million. The main factors were a ¥959 million increase in notes and accounts payable, a ¥118 million decrease in income taxes payable and other liabilities, and a ¥200 million increase in liabilities related to retirement benefits. Total net assets increased by ¥345 million to ¥29,607 million. The main factors were a ¥213 million increase in retained earnings and a ¥253 million increase in the valuation difference on available-for-sale securities. Cash flows from operating activities were ¥803 million, a ¥343 million decrease in inflows year on year. Cash flows from investing activities were ¥7 million, a ¥122 million decrease in outflows year on year. Cash flows from financing activities were negative ¥681 million, an increase of ¥141 million in outflows year on year. As a result, cash and cash equivalents at the end of the first six months increased by ¥129 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥7,557 million, up ¥785 million year on year.」