Cash Flow Improvement Measures Amid COVID-19
First written in FY2020. 6 of 19 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021-Q1. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2022: 1 of 8 companies on the "Worse" side.
3 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2027-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Funds generated from operating activities amounted to ¥37 million, compared with a decrease of ¥90 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Operating cash flow changed from an outflow of ¥90.41 million in the same period of the previous year to an inflow of ¥37.63 million, indicating an improvement in cash flow. - FY2026Lower operating cash flow and higher cash balanceAnnual report
「Cash and cash equivalents, hereinafter referred to as "funds," totaled ¥5,918 million at the end of the current consolidated fiscal year, up ¥528 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. Cash generated by operating activities amounted to ¥623 million, compared with inflows of ¥990 million in the previous period.」
Period-end funds increased by ¥528 million from the end of the previous fiscal year, while operating cash flow declined from ¥990 million to ¥623 million. - 2026-04-09WorsenedEarnings
「Cash generated from operating activities amounted to ¥623 million, compared with ¥990 million of income in the previous fiscal year.」
Operating cash flow remained positive but declined from ¥990 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥623 million. - FY2026-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「Funds used in operating activities amounted to ¥90 million, compared with an inflow of ¥226 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Operating cash flow shifted from an inflow of ¥226 million in the same period of the previous year to an outflow of ¥90.41 million, indicating a deterioration in cash flow improvement. - FY2025-H1Higher cash balance and lower operating cash flowAnnual report
「Cash and cash equivalents, hereinafter referred to as "funds," totaled ¥4,638 million at the end of the current interim consolidated accounting period, up ¥202 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The cash balance at the end of the interim period increased by ¥202 million year on year to ¥4,638 million. Meanwhile, cash flow from operating activities was ¥226 million, down from ¥473 million in the same period of the previous year. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash and cash equivalents, hereinafter referred to as "funds," totaled ¥4,435 million at the end of the current consolidated fiscal year, up ¥1,204 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
Period-end funds increased by ¥1,204 million from the end of the previous fiscal year to ¥4,435 million, while cash flow from operating activities was also an inflow of ¥1,221 million. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash and cash equivalents, hereinafter referred to as "funds," totaled ¥3,733 million at the end of the second quarter of the current consolidated accounting period, up ¥502 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The cash balance at the end of the second quarter increased by ¥502 million from the end of the previous fiscal year to ¥3,733 million, while cash flow from operating activities was an inflow of ¥473 million. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash generated by operating activities amounted to ¥1,207 million, compared with an outflow of ¥2,530 million in the previous period.」
Operating cash flow shifted from an outflow of ¥2,530 million in the previous period to an inflow of ¥1,207 million, while cash and cash equivalents at period-end also increased by ¥1,153 million to ¥3,231 million. - FY2023-Q3Continued recovery in the third-quarter cash balanceAnnual report
「Funds, comprising total cash and deposits, amounted to ¥2,759 million at the end of the third quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, leaving the Company in a position to sufficiently cover working capital and investment funds for the time being.」
The cash balance was ¥2,759 million, up from the end of the previous fiscal year but down from the end of the previous quarter. The Company stated that it was in a position to sufficiently cover its funding needs for the time being. - FY2023-Q2Positive operating cash flow and lower cash balanceAnnual report
「The Group has identified the following as priority measures and will seek to improve cash flow: "improving gross margin through stronger brand power and MD reform," "expanding e-commerce sales through improved e-commerce operations and stronger DtoC initiatives," and "recovering store sales through reforms in selling methods and sales-floor operations."」
The Company reconfirmed its cash flow improvement measures as three priority initiatives. Cash flow from operating activities increased by ¥525 million in the first half, while the cash balance at the end of the quarter was ¥3,485 million and short-term borrowings increased by ¥900 million. - FY2023-Q1Recovery in cash balanceAnnual report
「The Group has identified the following as priority measures and will seek to improve cash flow: "improving gross margin through stronger brand power and merchandise planning reform," "expanding e-commerce sales through improved e-commerce operations and stronger DtoC initiatives," and "recovering store sales through reforms in selling methods and sales-floor operations."」
The Company reorganized its cash flow improvement measures into three priority initiatives. Cash and deposits totaled ¥3,803 million at the end of the first quarter, up ¥1,725 million from the end of the previous fiscal year, while short-term borrowings of ¥1,900 million were also recorded. - FY2022WorsenedAnnual report
「Cash and cash equivalents, hereinafter referred to as "funds," totaled ¥2,078 million at the end of the current consolidated fiscal year, down ¥2,551 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. Funds used in operating activities amounted to ¥2,530 million, compared with inflows of ¥715 million in the previous period.」
While the Company cited cash flow improvement measures, cash and cash equivalents declined by ¥2,551 million, and operating activities used ¥2,530 million in cash. - FY2022-Q3Lower cash balance and higher short-term borrowingsAnnual report
「On the funding front, cash and cash equivalents totaled ¥3,504 million as of the end of the third quarter of the current consolidated accounting period. As the Company could sufficiently cover working capital and investment funds for the time being, it determined that there were no significant liquidity concerns. The main changes included a ¥1,900 million increase in short-term borrowings, a ¥432 million decrease in income taxes payable and a ¥294 million decrease in consumption taxes payable.」
The cash balance was ¥3,504 million, down ¥1,125 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. Short-term borrowings increased by ¥1,900 million, but the Company stated that there were no significant liquidity concerns for the time being. - FY2022-Q2ReframedAnnual report
「On the funding front, cash and cash equivalents totaled ¥4,339 million as of the end of the second quarter of the current consolidated accounting period. As the Company was in a position to sufficiently cover working capital and investment funds for the time being, it determined that there were no significant liquidity concerns.」
Regarding liquidity measures, the Company reported cash and cash equivalents of ¥4,339 million and, together with its explanation of improvement through several existing measures, stated that there were no significant liquidity concerns for the time being. - FY2022-Q1ReframedAnnual report
「To evolve into a lifestyle tech company, our group will focus on reforming the earnings structure of existing businesses, promoting and expanding the EC business, and reforming the cost structure through DX, while implementing each initiative and working to improve cash flow.」
The Company reorganized its response policy from measures centered on negotiations to reduce rents, temporary leave and reviews of investment plans to improving profitability and cash flow through the three initiatives. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「However, the Company will seek to improve profitability and cash flow by focusing on "shifting investment toward promoting fashion tech," "reforming the earnings structure of existing businesses" and "promoting and expanding the e-commerce business." On the funding front, cash and deposits amounted to ¥6,398 million as of the end of the third quarter of the current consolidated accounting period. As the Company was in a position to sufficiently cover working capital and investment funds for the time being, it determined that there were no significant liquidity concerns.」
The Company stated that it continued improving profitability and cash flow through the three initiatives and that cash and deposits totaled ¥6,398 million at the end of the third quarter, with no significant liquidity concerns for the time being. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「However, the Company will seek to improve profitability and cash flow by focusing on three initiatives: "shifting investment toward promoting fashion tech," "reforming the earnings structure of existing businesses" and "promoting and expanding the e-commerce business." On the funding front, cash and cash equivalents amounted to ¥6,314 million as of the end of the second quarter of the current consolidated accounting period. As the Company was in a position to sufficiently cover working capital and investment funds for the time being, it determined that there were no significant liquidity concerns.」
The Company continued improving profitability and cash flow through the three initiatives, securing cash and cash equivalents of ¥6,314 million and cash flow from operating activities of ¥507 million. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「However, on the operating front, the Company will seek to improve profitability and cash flow by focusing on the "merchandise transformation" needed to continue promoting the SPA model, "improving the profitability of existing businesses" through the deployment of personnel to stores, and "promoting and expanding the e-commerce business" through the timely introduction of products anticipating customer needs. On the funding front, the Company considers that it can sufficiently cover working capital and investment funds for the time being by raising funds flexibly using overdraft facilities with financial institutions and investment securities held by the Company, and has determined that there are no significant liquidity concerns.」
As measures to address the significant event relating to the going-concern assumption, the Company specified funding measures using overdraft facilities and investment securities, in addition to merchandise transformation, the deployment of personnel to stores and the timely introduction of e-commerce products. - FY2020First statedAnnual report
「The Company will also seek to improve cash flow through negotiations with developers to reduce store rents, cost reductions through temporary leave for employees at closed stores, and reviews of merchandise procurement and investment plans.」
The Company disclosed for the first time cash flow improvement measures involving negotiations to reduce store rents, temporary leave and reviews of merchandise procurement and investment plans.