Impact on reputation and earnings from legal violations and tighter regulation concerning advertising and articles
First written in FY2016. 5 of 6 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2023.
10 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「However, if an article or advertisement containing false information or wording that confuses or misleads readers is published in “Chiiki Shimbun,” or if an article or advertisement infringes a third party's intellectual property rights or violates the laws or self-regulations described above, the Company may lose public credibility, face litigation or become subject to administrative action or other consequences.」
The Company reconfirms the potential impact of legal violations involving advertisements and articles, infringement of intellectual property rights, litigation and administrative action on its reputation and advertising revenue. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「However, if an article or advertisement containing false information or wording that confuses or misleads readers is published in “Chiiki Shimbun,” or if an article or advertisement infringes a third party's intellectual property rights or violates the laws or self-regulations described above, the Company may lose public credibility, face litigation or become subject to administrative action or other consequences.」
The Company reconfirms the potential impact of legal violations involving advertisements and articles, infringement of intellectual property rights, litigation and administrative action on its reputation and advertising revenue. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「However, if an article or advertisement containing false information or wording that confuses or misleads readers is published in “Chiiki Shimbun,” or if an article or advertisement infringes a third party's intellectual property rights or violates the laws or self-regulations described above, the Company may lose public credibility, face litigation or become subject to administrative action or other consequences.」
The Company reiterates the potential impact of legal violations involving advertisements and articles, infringement of intellectual property rights, litigation and administrative action on its reputation and advertising revenue. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, if, in response to recent changes in social conditions, various laws, including the regulations described above, or self-regulations are strengthened or amended, or their interpretation changes, this may adversely affect the Group's business, operating results or financial condition.」
The Group describes the potential impact of legal violations and infringement of intellectual property rights involving advertisements and articles, as well as the strengthening or amendment of laws and self-regulations and changes in their interpretation. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「However, if an article or advertisement containing false information or wording that confuses or misleads readers is published in “Chiiki Shimbun” or “Chiiki Shimbun Shopper,” or if an article or advertisement infringes a third party's intellectual property rights or violates the laws or self-regulations described above, the Group may lose public credibility, face litigation or become subject to administrative action or other consequences. In that event, advertising revenue may decline because advertisers' and readers' trust in the Group is significantly damaged, and the course or outcome of such litigation or other proceedings may adversely affect the Group's business, operating results or financial condition.」
The Group reiterates the potential impact of legal violations involving advertisements and articles, infringement of intellectual property rights, administrative action and litigation on its reputation and advertising revenue, together with preventive measures through advertising standards and proofreading and editing manuals. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「However, if an article or advertisement containing false information or wording that confuses or misleads readers is published in “Chiiki Shimbun” or “Chiiki Shimbun Shopper,” or if an article or advertisement infringes a third party's intellectual property rights or violates the laws or self-regulations described above, the Group may lose public credibility, face litigation or become subject to administrative action or other consequences.」
While taking preventive measures through advertising standards and proofreading and editing manuals, the Group indicates the potential impact of violations of laws or self-regulations, infringement of intellectual property rights and regulatory changes on its reputation and advertising revenue.