System Failures, Information Leaks and Data Tampering
First written in FY2016. 16 of 19 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
Kikkoman moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2026, the same year as the typical company in this theme.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 11 of 52 companies on the "Worse" side.
22 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「The Group is establishing foundations for AI, data and human resources and promoting digital transformation to advance operational innovation and business model transformation, thereby seeking to improve productivity and corporate value. However, if the Group is unable to respond to changes in its environment because of delays in utilizing digital technologies and AI, or if damage such as system failures, information leaks or tampering occurs due to events beyond reasonable expectations, including power outages, disasters, defects in software or equipment, computer virus infections and unauthorized access, the Group’s operating results and financial position may be affected.」
In addition to the existing risks of system failures and information leaks, the Group explicitly identified the risk of being unable to respond to environmental changes due to delays in utilizing digital technologies and AI, thereby broadening the scope of the risks covered. - FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report
「During the interim consolidated accounting period, no new business or other risks arose. There were also no significant changes to the business or other risks described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
No material changes were identified in the risk of system failures, information leaks and tampering. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「During the six-month period ended the second quarter, there were no newly arising business or other risks. In addition, there were no material changes to the business and other risks described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
No material changes were identified in the risk of system failures, information leaks and tampering. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「During the first quarter, no new business or other risks arose. There were also no significant changes to the business or other risks described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
No material changes were identified in the risk of system failures, information leaks and tampering. - FY2022MitigatedAnnual report
「The Group received reports on assessment results from external specialists through the information systems departments in Japan and overseas, confirmed progress in addressing the identified issues, and reported and discussed the matter at the Audit & Supervisory Board.」
The Audit & Supervisory Board confirmed progress in addressing issues identified through an external specialist assessment of information security. - FY2022-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.」
No material changes were identified in the risk of system failures, information leaks and tampering. - FY2020-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.」
No material changes were identified in the risk of system failures, information leaks and tampering. - 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.」
No material changes were identified in the risk of system failures, information leaks and tampering. - 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.」
No material changes were identified in the risk of system failures, information leaks and tampering. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「However, if damage such as system failures, information leaks or tampering occurs due to events beyond reasonable expectations, including power outages, disasters, defects in software or equipment, computer virus infections and unauthorized access, the Group’s operating results and financial position may be adversely affected.」
The risks associated with information and system management, including system failures, information leaks and tampering, were reconfirmed. - 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.」
No material changes were identified in the risk of system failures, information leaks and tampering. - FY2019-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.」
No material changes were identified in the risk of system failures, information leaks and tampering. - FY2019-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.」
No material changes were identified in the risk of system failures, information leaks and tampering. - 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.」
No material changes were identified in the risk of system failures, information leaks and tampering. - 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.」
No material changes were identified in the risk of system failures, information leaks and tampering. - FY2017-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.」
No material changes were identified in the risk of system failures, information leaks and tampering. - FY2017-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.」
No material changes were identified in the risk of system failures, information leaks and tampering. - FY2017-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.」
No material changes were identified in the risk of system failures, information leaks and tampering. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「However, if damage such as system failures, information leaks or tampering occurs due to events beyond reasonable expectations, including power outages, disasters, defects in software or equipment, computer virus infections and unauthorized access, the Group’s operating results and financial position may be adversely affected.」
System failures affecting development, production, logistics, sales, group management and systems supporting important information were assumed.