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Daily Brief ESG: Focus on Cash Flow Recovery from Investments as Planned and more

In today’s briefing:

  • Focus on Cash Flow Recovery from Investments as Planned, as Well as Appropriate Cash Allocation


Focus on Cash Flow Recovery from Investments as Planned, as Well as Appropriate Cash Allocation

By Aki Matsumoto

  • Last year’s CAPEX plan was also a record high, but ROE growth was limited. We should closely monitor whether the allocation of CAPEX, shareholder returns, and retained earnings is appropriate.
  • When a company finally begins using cash on hand for investments and lacks reliable track records, it should be monitored to ensure that it’s generating sufficient cash flow from CAPEX.
  • The trend continues to remain that most investments are directed overseas. Note that many Japanese companies have a history of having difficulty managing their overseas operations.

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