Impact of Earthquakes, Typhoons, and Other Natural Disasters on Costs and Construction Schedules
First written in FY2016. 5 of 8 entries say "Materialised", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: FY2026.
Lib Work moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2017, 2 years before the typical company in this theme (2019).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 3 of 6 companies on the "Worse" side.
5 other companies' latest entry also says "Materialised".
- FY2026MaterialisedAnnual report
「We extend our heartfelt sympathies to everyone affected by the “2026 Kumamoto Earthquake,” which occurred on 28 July 2026, and, as a company headquartered in Kumamoto, will do our utmost to support the region's earliest possible recovery and reconstruction.」
The company states that a new Kumamoto Earthquake occurred and that it will work to support the region's recovery and reconstruction. - FY2021-Q1MaterialisedAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, Japan's economy faced difficult conditions as the impact of COVID-19 coincided with the impact of the torrential rain disaster that occurred in July.」
The company explains that, in addition to COVID-19, the torrential rain disaster in July actually affected economic conditions. - FY2020WorsenedAnnual report
「Our detached-home business is susceptible to the impact of major natural disasters such as fires, earthquakes and typhoons. Depending on the disaster, we may incur substantial extraordinary costs for initial response activities such as building inspections and emergency measures, repairs at affected construction sites and support activities, and may have difficulty securing materials and components for construction sites. …In addition, if an unforeseen situation arises due to an outbreak of an infectious or communicable disease, including COVID-19, this could affect our business results and other factors.」
The company explicitly added outbreaks of infectious and communicable diseases to the existing natural-disaster risk. The spread of COVID-19 has also caused construction-start delays, restrictions on financing procedures and other processes, and postponed deliveries. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「Our detached-home business is susceptible to the impact of major natural disasters such as fires, earthquakes and typhoons.」
The company reiterates the risk of natural disasters and identifies various types of insurance and research and development of housing specifications with enhanced earthquake resistance as countermeasures. - FY2017-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「Results for the second quarter were affected by a temporary shortage of business partners following the earthquake.」
The company states that a shortage of business partners occurred following the Kumamoto Earthquake and actually affected results. This is a concrete instance of the impact of a natural disaster on business operations. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Our detached-home business is susceptible to the impact of major natural disasters such as fires, earthquakes and typhoons. If the Kumamoto Earthquake or other events cause delays in acquiring construction sites, developing residential land or otherwise progressing as planned, resulting construction delays could affect our business results and other factors.」
The Kumamoto Earthquake actually occurred, resulting in repair work, extended delivery periods and disaster losses of ¥9,286 thousand, among other effects.