Cash flow

Overview of financial results for FY2024

As of the end of the fiscal year under review, cash and cash equivalents amounted to ¥14,828 million, an increase of ¥1,107 million from September 30, 2023. Cash flow by activity and principal factors in the fiscal year under review were as follows.
Net cash provided by operating activities stood at ¥4,131 million (inflow of ¥4,767 million in the previous fiscal year), reflecting primarily profit before income taxes posted and reception of depreciation.
Net cash used in investing activities stood at ¥1,368 million (outflow of ¥1,369 million in the previous fiscal year). Principal factors included the acquisition of intangible assets (mainly purchase of software).
Net cash used in financing activities amounted to ¥1,637 million (outflow of ¥1,784 million in the previous fiscal year), which was attributable principally to repayment of long-term borrowings and dividends paid.

Consolidated statements of cash flow

(Millions of yen)

  2020/9 2021/9 2022/9 2023/9 2024/9
Net cash provided (used in) operating activities 3,292 3,516 (1,393) 4,764 4,131
Net cash provided (used in) investing activities (4,807) (1,996) (2,460) (1,349) (1,368)
Net cash provided (used in) financing activities 2,449 649 343 (1,784) (1,637)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 13,354 15,540 12,097 13,720 14,828