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Sugimoto & (9932) · PolicyHigher cash balances alongside expanded short-term borrowing and overdraft limits

Funding through Cash Flows from Operating Activities and Maintaining Cash on Hand

First written in FY2018. 5 of 21 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2020. Latest entry: FY2026.

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ProgressHeldSoftenedWorseFirst statedFY2018AdvancedFY2020 – FY2021OtherFY2022-Q1 – FY2024-Q3OtherFY2025-H1 – FY20262018: 120182019: 020192020: 220202021: 420212022: 420222023: 420232024: 320242025: 220252026: 12026
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  1. FY2026Higher cash balances alongside expanded short-term borrowing and overdraft limitsAnnual report

    「Cash and cash equivalents (hereinafter, "funds") at the end of the consolidated fiscal year amounted to ¥8,300 million.」

    Cash and cash equivalents increased from ¥7,253 million at the end of the previous fiscal year to ¥8,300 million. At the same time, short-term borrowings of ¥2,300 million were recorded, and overdraft facilities and other lines expanded from ¥6,050 million to ¥8,000 million.
  2. FY2026-H1Higher cash on hand alongside short-term borrowings and share repurchasesAnnual report

    「Cash and cash equivalents (hereinafter, "funds") at the end of the interim consolidated accounting period increased by ¥884 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥8,137 million.」

    Cash and cash equivalents increased from ¥7,253 million at the end of the previous fiscal year to ¥8,137 million. At the same time, the disclosure included short-term borrowings of ¥2,300 million and share repurchases of ¥2,327 million, indicating that higher cash on hand coexisted with funding and shareholder-return outlays.
  3. FY2025Lower cash on hand alongside expanded overdraft facilitiesAnnual report

    「Cash and cash equivalents (hereinafter, "assets") at the end of the consolidated fiscal year amounted to ¥7,253 million. Even if performance deteriorates due to a sharp yen depreciation, restrictions on parts supplies, natural disasters or other factors, we maintain cash and cash equivalents equivalent to 2 months of average monthly purchases and believe there are no immediate liquidity concerns.」

    Cash and cash equivalents decreased from ¥8,414 million at the end of the previous fiscal year to ¥7,253 million, while the company disclosed a policy of maintaining cash and cash equivalents equivalent to 2 months of average monthly purchases and total overdraft facilities of ¥6,050 million.
  4. FY2025-H1Cash on hand was broadly unchangedAnnual report

    「Cash and cash equivalents (hereinafter, "assets") at the end of the interim consolidated accounting period decreased by ¥3 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥8,411 million.」

    Cash and cash equivalents decreased by ¥3 million from ¥8,414 million at the end of the previous fiscal year to ¥8,411 million, remaining broadly unchanged. Cash flows from operating activities generated ¥2,122 million.
  5. FY2024AdvancedAnnual report

    「Cash and cash equivalents (hereinafter, "assets") at the end of the consolidated fiscal year amounted to ¥8,414 million. Funds required for investing and financing activities have traditionally been covered by cash flows from operating activities, allowing us to maintain a sound financial position. Even if performance deteriorates due to a sharp yen depreciation, restrictions on parts supplies, natural disasters or other factors, we maintain cash and cash equivalents equivalent to 2 months of average monthly purchases and believe there are no immediate liquidity concerns. Separately, we hold ¥2,572 million in highly liquid investment securities for pure investment purposes on a standalone basis. In addition, on a consolidated basis, we have entered into overdraft facilities totaling ¥3,850 million with our respective financial institutions.」

    Cash and cash equivalents increased from ¥7,710 million at the end of the previous fiscal year to ¥8,414 million. The disclosure covers the policy of funding operations with cash flows from operating activities, cash and cash equivalents equivalent to 2 months of average monthly purchases, ¥2,572 million in highly liquid investment securities and overdraft facilities totaling ¥3,850 million.
  6. FY2024-Q3Slower growth in cash on handAnnual report

    「Cash and deposits increased by ¥247 million」

    Cash and deposits increased by ¥247 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. The upward trend in cash on hand through the previous quarter continued, but the amount of the increase was reported in this filing.
  7. FY2024-Q2Increase in Cash on HandAnnual report

    「Cash and cash equivalents (hereinafter, “assets”) at the end of the first 6 months of the current consolidated fiscal year increased by ¥1,312 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥9,022 million.」

    Cash and cash equivalents increased from ¥7,710 million at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥9,022 million, an increase of ¥1,312 million. Cash flow from operating activities also provided ¥2,223 million.
  8. FY2024-Q1Increase in Cash on HandAnnual report

    「Total assets at the end of the first quarter of the consolidated accounting period were ¥3,970.9 million, a decrease of ¥1.5 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. This was mainly because notes and accounts receivable decreased by ¥892 million and electronically recorded monetary claims decreased by ¥617 million, while cash and deposits increased by ¥470 million, merchandise by ¥318 million, investment securities by ¥502 million and land by ¥354 million.」

    Cash and deposits increased by ¥470 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥8,292 million. As this was the first quarter, no cash flow from operating activities was prepared.
  9. FY2023Decline in cash on hand and overdraft limitsAnnual report

    「Cash and cash equivalents (hereinafter, “assets”) at the end of the current consolidated fiscal year amounted to ¥7,710 million.」

    Cash and cash equivalents decreased from ¥8,073 million in the previous year to ¥7,710 million. The policy of maintaining cash and cash equivalents equivalent to 2 months of average monthly purchases continues, but overdraft limits decreased from ¥4,050 million to ¥3,850 million.
  10. FY2023-Q3Decline in cash on handAnnual report

    「At the end of the cumulative third-quarter consolidated period, total assets were ¥4,043.8 million, up ¥212.3 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. This primarily reflected increases of ¥226.4 million in notes and accounts receivable—trade, ¥75.3 million in merchandise, ¥10.6 million in construction in progress, and ¥12.9 million in software in progress, partly offset by decreases of ¥59.5 million in cash and deposits and ¥26.1 million in investment securities.」

    Cash and deposits decreased by ¥595 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. Cash on hand shifted from an increase in the previous quarter to a decline.
  11. FY2023-Q2Increase in Cash on HandAnnual report

    「Cash and cash equivalents (hereinafter, “assets”) at the end of the first 6 months of the current consolidated fiscal year increased by ¥774 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥8,847 million.」

    Cash and cash equivalents increased by ¥774 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥8,847 million. This marks a change from the declining trend through the previous quarter.
  12. FY2023-Q1Slight decline in cash and depositsAnnual report

    「This was mainly because notes and accounts receivable decreased by ¥1,083 million and investment securities decreased by ¥238 million, while merchandise increased by ¥408 million.」

    On the balance sheet, cash and deposits decreased by approximately ¥11 million, from ¥8,188 million at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥8,177 million. No new assessment was provided regarding the adequacy of cash on hand.
  13. FY2022Decline in cash on hand while maintaining financial capacityAnnual report

    「Even if performance deteriorates due to the spread of COVID-19 or component supply constraints, the company has secured cash and cash equivalents equivalent to 2 months of average monthly purchases and believes there is no issue with liquidity for the foreseeable future. Meanwhile, it holds ¥1,784 million of readily convertible investment securities held for pure investment on a non-consolidated basis. It has also contracted overdraft limits totaling ¥4,050 million with its financial institutions on a consolidated basis.」

    The company explains that it continues to fund activities through operating cash flow and maintain cash and cash equivalents equivalent to 2 months of average monthly purchases, ¥1,784 million of readily convertible investment securities and ¥4,050 million in overdraft limits, while cash and cash equivalents decreased from ¥9,279 million in the previous year to ¥8,073 million.
  14. FY2022-Q3Accelerating decline in cash on handAnnual report

    「Total assets at the end of the third quarter of the consolidated cumulative period were ¥3,849.8 million, an increase of ¥67.9 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. This was mainly because notes and accounts receivable increased by ¥1,242 million, electronically recorded monetary claims by ¥269 million, merchandise by ¥287 million, land by ¥510 million and investment securities by ¥483 million, while cash and deposits decreased by ¥1,947 million and buildings decreased by ¥132 million.」

    Cash and deposits decreased by ¥1,947 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, compared with a decrease of ¥942 million in the previous quarter, indicating a larger decline. No new assessment was provided regarding the previously stated policy of funding activities through operating cash flow or the adequacy of cash on hand.
  15. FY2022-Q2Decline in cash on handAnnual report

    「Cash and cash equivalents (hereinafter, “assets”) at the end of the first 6 months of the current consolidated fiscal year decreased by ¥932 million from the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥8,347 million.」

    Cash and cash equivalents decreased from ¥9,279 million at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥8,347 million, a decrease of ¥932 million. This represents a change from the previous trend of increasing cash on hand.
  16. FY2022-Q1Decline in cash on handAnnual report

    「This was mainly because cash and deposits decreased by ¥942 million and notes and accounts receivable decreased by ¥504 million, while merchandise increased by ¥224 million.」

    Cash and deposits decreased by ¥942 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥8,452 million. No new assessment was provided regarding the policy of funding activities through operating cash flow or the adequacy of cash on hand.
  17. FY2021AdvancedAnnual report

    「Cash and cash equivalents (hereinafter, “assets”) at the end of the current consolidated fiscal year amounted to ¥9,279 million.」

    Cash and cash equivalents increased from ¥7,643 million at the end of the same period of the previous year to ¥9,279 million. The company continues to fund activities through operating cash flow, maintain cash and cash equivalents equivalent to 2 months of average monthly purchases and retain ¥4.2 billion in overdraft limits.
  18. FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「Total assets at the end of the first 9 months of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥37,314 million, an increase of ¥778 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. This was mainly because cash and deposits increased by ¥653 million and investment securities increased by ¥705 million, while notes and accounts receivable decreased by ¥186 million and electronically recorded monetary claims decreased by ¥160 million.」

    Cash and deposits increased by ¥653 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥8,499 million. The disclosure specifies an increase in cash on hand.
  19. FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「Cash and cash equivalents (hereinafter, “assets”) at the end of the first 6 months of the current consolidated fiscal year increased by ¥1,992 million from the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥9,636 million.」

    Cash and cash equivalents increased by ¥1,992 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥9,636 million. Cash flow from operating activities also provided ¥2,585 million, indicating a specific increase in cash on hand.
  20. FY2020AdvancedAnnual report

    「The company has traditionally funded the cash required for investing and financing activities through cash flow from operating activities and maintained a sound financial position. Even if performance deteriorates due to the spread of COVID-19, it has secured cash and cash equivalents equivalent to 2 months of average monthly purchases and believes there is no issue with liquidity for the foreseeable future. Meanwhile, it holds ¥1,369 million of readily convertible investment securities held for pure investment on a non-consolidated basis. It has also contracted overdraft limits totaling ¥4.2 billion with its financial institutions on a consolidated basis.」

    The company continues its policy of funding activities through operating cash flow and specifically discloses cash and cash equivalents equivalent to 2 months of average monthly purchases, ¥1,369 million of readily convertible investment securities and ¥4.2 billion in overdraft limits.
  21. FY2018First statedAnnual report

    「Funds required for investing and financing activities are covered by cash flow from operating activities, enabling the company to maintain a sound financial position. Cash and cash equivalents are also equivalent to 2 months of average monthly purchases, which is considered an adequate level.」

    The company states as its financial policy and assessment that investing and financing activities are funded by operating cash flow and that cash and cash equivalents equivalent to 2 months of average monthly purchases are maintained.
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