Declining competitiveness due to delays in responding to technological innovation
First written in FY2024. 2 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 35 of 96 companies on the "Worse" side.
106 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「Because technological innovation, including generative AI, is advancing rapidly, we are securing capable engineers and conducting research into advanced technologies and adopting them in our systems.」
The group continues to explain that it is responding to innovation, including generative AI, by securing engineers and researching and adopting advanced technologies. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「We secure capable engineers and conduct research into advanced technologies and adopt them in our systems. However, if unforeseen technical factors prevent our group from responding to changes in a timely and appropriate manner, our competitiveness may decline, affecting our business, results of operations and financial condition.」
The explanation continues to identify delayed responses to technological innovation as a risk and the securing of engineers and research and adoption of advanced technologies as countermeasures. - FY2024First statedAnnual report
「If unforeseen technical factors prevent us from responding to changes in a timely and appropriate manner, our competitiveness in the industry may decline, affecting our business, results of operations and financial condition.」
Measures include securing capable engineers, researching advanced technologies and adopting them in systems.