Disputes and Litigation in the Course of Business Operations
First written in FY2016. 18 of 26 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-06-01.
Sonec moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2020, 3 years before the typical company in this theme (2023).
23 other companies' latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- 2026-06-01MitigatedGeneral Meeting of Shareholders
「As no litigation losses are expected to arise during the current consolidated fiscal year, no provision for litigation losses has been recorded.」
係争中の訴訟に関して、当連結会計年度は訴訟損失発生見込がないとして、訴訟損失引当金を計上していない。 - FY2026-H1RestatedAnnual report
「No new business or other risks arose during the interim consolidated accounting period. There were also no material changes to the business and other risks described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
It is stated that there have been no new occurrences or material changes in the risk of disputes or litigation in the course of business operations. - FY2025MitigatedAnnual report
「While provisions for litigation losses decreased by ¥118 million and ¥100 million, respectively, the Company has not recognized a provision for litigation losses for the current consolidated fiscal year because no litigation losses are expected to arise.」
Regarding the ongoing litigation, the provision for litigation losses was reversed from ¥100,920 thousand at the end of the previous fiscal year to zero, as no losses are expected to arise in the current fiscal year. - FY2025-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「The Company appealed the judgment to the Tokyo High Court on 2 March 2024, as it was dissatisfied with the judgment. In preparation for the judgment becoming final in accordance with the first-instance judgment, it has recognized ¥102,992,863 in damages and delay damages as a provision for litigation losses under non-current liabilities, and recognized ¥2,072,063 as an expense for the provision for litigation losses for the current period under non-operating expenses.」
While the litigation with East Nippon Expressway Company Limited is under appeal, the provision for litigation losses recognized in preparation for the judgment becoming final amounts to ¥102,992,863, and an additional ¥2,072,063 was recognized during the current interim period. - FY2024MaterialisedAnnual report
「In preparation for the judgment becoming final in accordance with the first-instance judgment, the Company has recognized ¥109,208 in damages and delay damages as a provision for litigation losses under non-current liabilities and as an expense for the provision for litigation losses under extraordinary losses, respectively.」
Following the first-instance judgment in the ongoing litigation, the Company recognized a ¥109,208 provision for litigation losses in preparation for the judgment becoming final as issued. It is stated that, as the case is under appeal, additional recognition or reversal may be required depending on the future judgment. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「This lawsuit was brought by East Nippon Expressway Company Limited, which demanded payment of damages based on warranty-against-defects provisions for cracks in translucent sound-insulating panels installed as part of a sound barrier project ordered from the Company.」
Regarding litigation in the course of business operations, the Company continues to disclose the change in the claim by East Nippon Expressway Company Limited to ¥310,589,198. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The Company was sued by East Nippon Expressway Company Limited on 31 October 2019 (the complaint was served on 23 November 2019) for ¥205,548,953 in damages plus delinquency damages. Subsequently, on 11 May 2022, a motion to amend the claim was filed seeking ¥310,589,198 in damages plus delinquency damages.」
The Company continues to disclose the damages claim litigation brought by East Nippon Expressway Company Limited and the circumstances surrounding the change in the claim amount to ¥310,589,198. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「The Group holds daily early-morning meetings attended by department heads and above, where it engages in extensive discussion of day-to-day issues, clarifies problems, risks and countermeasures, and resolves them promptly. Through this framework, the Group seeks to prevent issues from developing into litigation or similar problems and works to minimize risk.」
The Group continues to maintain a framework for sharing problems, risks and countermeasures at daily early-morning meetings and preventing them from developing into disputes or litigation. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The Company was sued by East Nippon Expressway Company Limited on 31 October 2019 (the complaint was served on 23 November 2019) for ¥205,548,953 in damages plus delinquency damages. Subsequently, on 11 May 2022, a motion to amend the claim was filed seeking ¥310,589,198 in damages plus delinquency damages.」
Regarding litigation in the course of business operations, the Company continues to disclose the change in the claim by East Nippon Expressway Company Limited to ¥310,589,198. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The Company was sued by East Nippon Expressway Company Limited on 31 October 2019 (the complaint was served on 23 November 2019) for ¥205,548,953 in damages plus delinquency damages. Subsequently, on 11 May 2022, a motion to amend the claim was filed seeking ¥310,589,198 in damages plus delinquency damages.」
The Company continues to disclose the damages claim litigation brought by East Nippon Expressway Company Limited and the circumstances surrounding the change in the claim amount to ¥310,589,198. - FY2022WorsenedAnnual report
「The Company was sued by East Nippon Expressway Company Limited on 31 October 2019 (the complaint was served on 23 November 2019) for ¥205,548,953 in damages plus delinquency damages. Subsequently, on 11 May 2022, a motion to amend the claim was filed seeking ¥310,589,198 in damages plus delinquency damages.」
The damages claim in the existing litigation was increased to ¥310,589,198. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The Company was sued by East Nippon Expressway Company Limited on 31 October 2019 (the complaint was served on 23 November 2019) for ¥205,548,953 in damages plus delinquency damages. Subsequently, on 21 January 2021, a motion to amend the claim was filed seeking ¥245,831,896 in damages plus delinquency damages.」
The Company continues to disclose the damages claim litigation brought by East Nippon Expressway Company Limited and the circumstances surrounding the change in the claim amount to ¥245,831,896. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The Company was sued by East Nippon Expressway Company Limited on 31 October 2019 (the complaint was served on 23 November 2019) for ¥205,548,953 in damages plus delinquency damages. Subsequently, on 21 January 2021, a motion to amend the claim was filed seeking ¥245,831,896 in damages plus delinquency damages.」
The Company continues to disclose the damages claim litigation brought by East Nippon Expressway Company Limited and the circumstances surrounding the change in the claim amount to ¥245,831,896. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The Company was sued by East Nippon Expressway Company Limited on 31 October 2019 (the complaint was served on 23 November 2019) for ¥205,548,953 in damages plus delinquency damages. Subsequently, on 21 January 2021, a motion to amend the claim was filed seeking ¥245,831,896 in damages plus delinquency damages.」
The Company continues to disclose the damages claim litigation brought by East Nippon Expressway Company Limited and the circumstances surrounding the change in the claim amount to ¥245,831,896. - FY2021-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「The Company was sued by East Nippon Expressway Company Limited on 31 October 2019 (the complaint was served on 23 November 2019) for ¥205,548,953 in damages plus delinquency damages. Subsequently, on 21 January 2021, a motion to amend the claim was filed seeking ¥245,831,896 in damages plus delinquency damages.」
Regarding litigation in the course of business operations, the damages claimed by East Nippon Expressway Company Limited changed from ¥205,548,953 to ¥245,831,896. - FY2020-Q3MaterialisedAnnual report
「The Company is facing a lawsuit filed by East Nippon Expressway Company Limited seeking payment of ¥205,548,953 in damages and delay damages, dated 31 October 2019, with service of the complaint on 23 November 2019.」
The Company is facing a lawsuit brought by East Nippon Expressway Company Limited seeking payment of ¥205,548,953 plus delay damages. The Company states that it intends to assert its position so that its justification will be accepted. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「No new business or other risks arose during the 2nd quarter cumulative period. There were also no material changes to the business and other risks described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
It is stated that there have been no new occurrences or material changes in the risk of problems, disputes and litigation in the course of business operations. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「No new business or other risks arose during the 1st quarter cumulative period. There were also no material changes to the risks described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
It is stated that there have been no new occurrences or material changes in the risk of disputes or litigation in the course of business operations. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「If unforeseen problems or disputes arise in the Group’s business operations, resulting in the Group bringing or facing litigation or similar proceedings, this could affect the Group’s operating results and corporate reputation.」
The risks of problems, disputes and litigation in the course of business operations continue. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative third quarter of the fiscal year under review, there were no newly arising business or other risks. There were also no material changes to the business or other risks described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
It is stated that there have been no new occurrences or material changes in the risk of disputes or litigation in the course of business operations. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「If unforeseen problems or disputes arise in the Group’s business operations, resulting in the Group bringing or facing litigation or similar proceedings, this could affect the Group’s operating results and corporate reputation.」
The risks of problems, disputes and litigation in the course of business operations continue. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative third quarter of the fiscal year under review, there were no newly arising business or other risks. There were also no material changes to the business or other risks described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
It is stated that there have been no new occurrences or material changes in the risk of disputes or litigation in the course of business operations. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「No new business or other risks arose during the 2nd quarter cumulative period. There were also no material changes to the business and other risks described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
It is stated that there have been no new occurrences or material changes in the risk of disputes or litigation in the course of business operations. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「No new business or other risks arose during the 1st quarter cumulative period. There were also no material changes to the risks described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
It is stated that there have been no new occurrences or material changes in the risk of disputes or litigation in the course of business operations. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「If unforeseen problems or disputes arise in the Group’s business operations, resulting in the Group bringing or facing litigation or similar proceedings, this could affect the Group’s operating results and corporate reputation.」
The risks of problems, disputes and litigation in the course of business operations continue. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「If unforeseen problems or disputes arise in the Group’s business operations, resulting in the Group bringing or facing litigation or similar proceedings, this could affect the Group’s operating results and corporate reputation.」
The occurrence of litigation arising from unforeseen problems or disputes is identified as a risk.