Mitigating the Impact of Interest Expense by Reducing Interest-Bearing Debt
First written in FY2016. 10 of 34 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q3. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
28 other companies' latest entry also says "Other".
- FY2027-H1Long-term borrowings and repayments coexisted with a net decrease in short-term borrowingsAnnual report
「Cash used in financing activities was ¥614 million, compared with ¥1,796 million generated in the same period of the previous year. This was mainly due to ¥5,500 million in proceeds from long-term borrowings, a net decrease of ¥1,200 million in short-term borrowings, ¥3,414 million in repayments of long-term borrowings, ¥899 million in dividend payments and other factors.」
Short-term borrowings decreased by a net ¥1,200 million, and ¥3,414 million of long-term borrowings was repaid, while ¥5,500 million in long-term borrowings was also undertaken. The movement toward reducing borrowings was not one-directional. - FY2026Both short-term and long-term borrowings increased.Annual report
「Cash generated from financing activities was ¥1,430 million, mainly due to ¥6,500 million in proceeds from long-term borrowings, ¥6,087 million in repayments of long-term borrowings, ¥1,500 million in proceeds from bond issuance, a net increase of ¥1,200 million in short-term borrowings and other factors, compared with a ¥3,994 million decrease in the previous fiscal year.」
The company undertook long-term borrowing, bond issuance and short-term borrowing, while also repaying long-term borrowings. At the end of the period, short-term borrowings totaled ¥1,200 million and total long-term borrowings ¥15,473 million, so the movement toward reducing debt was not one-directional. - 2026-04-09OtherFinancial results presentation
「(Interest-bearing debt*1) 23,310 27.9% 95.2% 19,894 23.9% 85.3% 22,141 25.5% 111.3%」
Interest-bearing debt increased from ¥19.894 billion at the end of the prior fiscal year to ¥22.141 billion, showing that the deleveraging trend was not one-directional in the full-year results. - FY2026-H1Both short-term and long-term borrowings increased.Annual report
「At the end of the interim consolidated fiscal period, current liabilities had increased by ¥4,617 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥32,483 million. This was mainly due to a ¥2,100 million increase in short-term borrowings and other factors. Non-current liabilities had increased by ¥281 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥19,556 million. This was mainly due to a ¥660 million increase in long-term borrowings and other factors.」
Despite the policy of reducing interest-bearing debt, short-term borrowings increased by ¥2,100 million and long-term borrowings by ¥660 million. Financing activities also included ¥4,000 million in long-term borrowings and ¥3,069 million in repayments of long-term borrowings, so the movement in outstanding debt was not one-directional. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash used in financing activities was ¥3,994 million, mainly due to ¥2,000 million in proceeds from long-term borrowings, ¥6,120 million in repayments of long-term borrowings, ¥599 million in dividend payments, ¥359 million in repayments of lease obligations and other factors, representing 192.9% year on year.」
Repayments amounted to ¥6,120 million against ¥2,000 million in long-term borrowings, and the balance of long-term borrowings also decreased by ¥3,662 million from the end of the previous fiscal year. This indicates concrete progress in reducing interest-bearing debt. - FY2025-H1The decrease in long-term borrowings coexisted with long-term borrowing and bond issuance.Annual report
「Non-current liabilities decreased by ¥245 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥22,352 million. This was mainly due to a ¥1,119 million decrease in long-term borrowings and other factors. Cash used in financing activities was ¥549 million. This was mainly due to ¥2,000 million in proceeds from long-term borrowings, ¥3,120 million in repayments of long-term borrowings, ¥599 million in dividend payments and other factors.」
Long-term borrowings decreased by ¥1,119 million, and repayments of ¥3,120 million exceeded borrowing proceeds of ¥2,000 million, while additional long-term borrowings were also undertaken. The movement in interest-bearing debt was not one-directional. - FY2025-Q1The decrease in long-term borrowings and the incurrence of short-term borrowings coexisted.Annual report
「Non-current liabilities decreased by ¥529 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥22,067 million. This was mainly due to a ¥1,500 million decrease in long-term borrowings and other factors.」
While long-term borrowings decreased by ¥1,500 million, ¥1,200 million in short-term borrowings was incurred, so the movement in interest-bearing debt was not one-directional. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash used in financing activities was ¥2,070 million, mainly due to ¥5,500 million in proceeds from long-term borrowings, ¥5,845 million in repayments of long-term borrowings, ¥895 million in dividend payments, ¥554 million in repayments of lease obligations and other factors.」
Repayments of long-term borrowings exceeded borrowing proceeds, and the balance of long-term borrowings decreased by ¥695 million from the end of the previous fiscal year. This indicates concrete progress in reducing interest-bearing debt. - FY2024-Q3Long-term borrowings increasedAnnual report
「Non-current liabilities increased by ¥110 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥23,735 million. This was mainly due to a ¥677 million increase in long-term borrowings and other factors.」
Long-term borrowings increased by ¥677 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, so the movement toward reducing interest-bearing debt was not one-directional. - FY2024-Q2Long-term borrowings decreased while short-term borrowings increasedAnnual report
「Non-current liabilities decreased by ¥2,914 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥20,711 million. This was mainly due to a ¥2,570 million decrease in long-term borrowings and other factors. Cash used in financing activities was ¥2,313 million. This was mainly due to ¥2,885 million in repayments of long-term borrowings, ¥894 million in dividend payments and other factors.」
While repayments of long-term borrowings progressed, ¥1,900 million in short-term borrowings was incurred, so the movement in interest-bearing debt was not one-directional. - FY2024-Q1Short-term borrowings increased while long-term borrowings decreasedAnnual report
「Non-current liabilities decreased by ¥165.1 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥2,197.4 million. This was mainly due to a decrease of ¥138.7 million in long-term borrowings, among other factors.」
While long-term borrowings decreased by ¥138.7 million, ¥170 million in short-term borrowings arose, indicating that movements in interest-bearing debt have not been one-directional. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Due mainly to repayments of long-term borrowings of ¥613.1 million, dividend payments of ¥89.5 million and repayments of lease obligations of ¥70.8 million, net cash used in financing activities was ¥353.5 million, or 479.8% year on year.」
The Company repaid ¥613.1 million in long-term borrowings, and the balance of long-term borrowings also decreased by ¥135.9 million from the end of the previous fiscal year. Specific progress in reducing interest-bearing debt was demonstrated. - FY2023-Q3Short-term borrowings arose alongside a decrease in long-term borrowingsAnnual report
「Short-term borrowings - 500 Long-term borrowings 15,316 14,424」
While ¥500 million in short-term borrowings arose, long-term borrowings decreased by ¥892 million from ¥15,316 million to ¥14,424 million. Movements in interest-bearing debt have not been one-directional. - FY2023-Q1Short-term borrowings increased while long-term borrowings decreasedAnnual report
「Current liabilities increased by ¥291.1 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥2,962.8 million. This was mainly due to an increase of ¥200 million in short-term borrowings, among other factors. Non-current liabilities decreased by ¥162.6 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥2,416.6 million. This was mainly due to a decrease of ¥132.1 million in long-term borrowings, among other factors.」
Short-term borrowings increased by ¥200 million, while long-term borrowings decreased by ¥132.1 million, indicating that progress in reducing interest-bearing debt has not been one-directional. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Due mainly to repayments of long-term borrowings of ¥750.6 million, dividend payments of ¥102.6 million and repayments of lease obligations of ¥70.7 million, net cash used in financing activities was ¥73.6 million, or 9.8% year on year.」
Repayments of long-term borrowings amounted to ¥750.6 million, and the combined balance of long-term borrowings and lease obligations decreased from the end of the previous fiscal year. Specific progress in reducing interest-bearing debt was demonstrated. - FY2022-Q3Interest-bearing debt increased due to an increase in bonds, among other factorsAnnual report
「Non-current liabilities increased by ¥175.4 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥2,608.1 million. This was mainly due to an increase of ¥171.4 million in bonds, among other factors.」
Despite the policy of reducing interest-bearing debt, non-current liabilities increased by ¥175.4 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, mainly due to an increase of ¥171.4 million in bonds. - FY2022-Q2Long-term borrowings increasedAnnual report
「Non-current liabilities increased by ¥109.3 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥2,542 million. This was mainly due to an increase of ¥150.8 million in long-term borrowings, among other factors.」
Despite the policy of reducing interest-bearing debt, long-term borrowings at the end of the second quarter increased by ¥150.8 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. - FY2022-Q1Long-term borrowings increasedAnnual report
「Non-current liabilities increased by ¥101.9 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥2,534.6 million. This was mainly due to an increase of ¥124 million in long-term borrowings, among other factors.」
Despite the policy of reducing interest-bearing debt, long-term borrowings at the end of the first quarter increased by ¥124 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Liabilities decreased by ¥138.2 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥5,752.8 million. This was mainly due to a ¥364.6 million decrease in long-term borrowings, among other factors.」
Long-term borrowings decreased by ¥364.6 million, and total liabilities also decreased by ¥138.2 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. Specific progress in reducing interest-bearing debt was demonstrated. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「This was mainly due to proceeds of ¥3,000 million from long-term borrowings, repayments of long-term borrowings of ¥4,589 million, a net decrease of ¥900 million in short-term borrowings, and dividend payments of ¥464 million, among other factors.」
Repayments of long-term borrowings exceeded new borrowings, and short-term borrowings also decreased on a net basis. Specific progress in reducing interest-bearing debt was demonstrated. - FY2021-Q1Increase in short-term and long-term borrowingsAnnual report
「Short-term borrowings 900 1,000 Current portion of long-term borrowings 8,183 8,584 Long-term borrowings 19,488 19,938」
From the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to the end of the first quarter, short-term borrowings, the current portion of long-term borrowings and long-term borrowings all increased. The balances increased despite the policy of reducing interest-bearing debt. - FY2020Increase in interest-bearing debtAnnual report
「Total 30,137 33,141」
The total balance of borrowings and lease obligations increased from ¥30,137 million at the end of the previous fiscal year to ¥33,141 million. Short-term borrowings increased from ¥350 million to ¥900 million, and lease obligations also increased. - FY2020-Q3Increase in short-term and long-term borrowingsAnnual report
「Short-term borrowings 350 1,900 Current portion of long-term borrowings 8,490 8,529 Long-term borrowings 19,181 19,901」
From the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to the end of the third quarter, short-term borrowings, the current portion of long-term borrowings and long-term borrowings all increased, indicating higher balances despite the policy of reducing interest-bearing debt. - FY2020-Q2Interest-bearing debt increased as borrowings and repayments proceeded in parallelAnnual report
「Net cash provided by financing activities was ¥112 million, compared with ¥3,819 million provided in the same quarter of the previous year. This was mainly due to proceeds of ¥5,000 million from long-term borrowings, repayments of long-term borrowings of ¥4,584 million, and dividend payments of ¥629 million, among other factors.」
In addition to repaying ¥4,584 million against long-term borrowings of ¥5,000 million, short-term borrowings on the balance sheet increased from ¥350 million to ¥1,000 million, while long-term borrowings increased from ¥1,918.1 million to ¥1,956.1 million. - FY2020-Q1Increase in short-term borrowingsAnnual report
「Liabilities increased by ¥290 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥5,898.8 million. This was mainly due to an increase of ¥385 million in short-term borrowings, among other factors.」
Despite the policy of reducing interest-bearing debt, short-term borrowings increased by ¥385 million, and total liabilities increased by ¥290 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. - FY2019Increase in interest-bearing debtAnnual report
「Due mainly to an increase of ¥479.5 million in long-term borrowings and dividend payments of ¥562 million, net cash provided by financing activities was ¥340.5 million.」
Despite the policy of reducing interest-bearing debt, long-term borrowings increased by ¥479.5 million, and interest-bearing debt increased from ¥2,553.8 million at the end of the previous fiscal year to ¥3,013.7 million. - FY2019-Q3The increase in long-term borrowings continued.Annual report
「Liabilities increased by ¥857.8 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥5,928.9 million. This was mainly due to increases of ¥474.2 million in long-term borrowings and ¥348.9 million in notes and accounts payable, among other factors.」
Despite the policy of reducing interest-bearing debt, long-term borrowings at the end of the third quarter increased by ¥474.2 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. - FY2019-Q2The increase in long-term borrowings continued.Annual report
「Liabilities increased by ¥566.1 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥5,637.3 million. This was mainly due to an increase of ¥451.3 million in long-term borrowings, among other factors.」
Despite the policy of reducing interest-bearing debt, long-term borrowings at the end of the second quarter increased by ¥451.3 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. Long-term borrowings of ¥10,000 million exceeded repayments of ¥5,395 million. - FY2019-Q1Long-term borrowings increasedAnnual report
「Liabilities increased by ¥737.4 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥5,808.6 million. This was mainly due to an increase of ¥484.1 million in long-term borrowings, among other factors.」
Despite the policy of reducing interest-bearing debt, long-term borrowings at the end of the first quarter increased by ¥484.1 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Due mainly to a ¥2,597 million decrease in borrowings and dividend payments of ¥463 million, net cash used in financing activities was ¥3,417 million.」
Repayments of long-term borrowings of ¥10,097 million exceeded borrowings of ¥7,500 million, and interest-bearing debt decreased from ¥2,794.1 million at the end of the previous fiscal year to ¥2,553.8 million. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Due mainly to a ¥2,300 million decrease in borrowings and dividend payments of ¥331 million, net cash used in financing activities was ¥2,907 million.」
Repayments of borrowings amounted to ¥10,500 million, compared with ¥7,500 million in proceeds from long-term borrowings, and interest-bearing debt decreased from ¥3,043.8 million to ¥2,794.1 million. - FY2017-Q4AdvancedAnnual report
「Current portion of long-term borrowings 10,732 9,590 Long-term borrowings 17,742 16,887」
From the end of the previous fiscal year to the end of the third quarter, both current long-term borrowings and long-term borrowings decreased, demonstrating specific progress in reducing interest-bearing debt. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Due mainly to a decrease in long-term borrowings of ¥2,574 million, dividend payments of ¥330 million and an increase in short-term borrowings of ¥1,800 million, net cash used in financing activities was ¥1,252 million, compared with net cash provided of ¥24 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The decrease in long-term borrowings exceeded the increase in short-term borrowings, with specific repayments during the period demonstrating a reduction in borrowings. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The Company is working to reduce interest-bearing debt and mitigate the impact of rising interest rates as much as possible.」
Reducing interest-bearing debt is described as a measure to address the risk of rising interest rates.