Unstable product sourcing due to semiconductor shortages
First written in FY2022. 2 of 5 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-08-13.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2024: 1 of 7 companies on the "Worse" side.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Worsened".
- 2026-08-13WorsenedEarnings
「Sales remained weak as rising product prices, driven by semiconductor supply shortages, the situation in the Middle East and other factors, strengthened consumers’ tendency to defer purchases.」
The company explained that semiconductor supply shortages led to higher product prices and weak sales. - FY2026MitigatedAnnual report
「Even as market inventories ran short, we secured inventory by making use of our proprietary capabilities and also improved profitability by commercializing products ourselves.」
While market inventories ran short, the Company secured inventory through its own procurement and product commercialization, contributing to improved profitability. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「In peripherals, sales of network equipment and liquid-crystal displays, for which demand was high during the COVID-19 pandemic in the previous fiscal year, declined due to a reactionary drop. In addition, procurement of products from manufacturers was unstable because of the semiconductor shortage, preventing the Company from increasing sales.」
The report continues to describe the situation in which unstable procurement from manufacturers due to the semiconductor shortage hindered peripheral equipment sales. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The PC industry has been affected by component supply shortages and higher prices. Combined with economic uncertainty, this has resulted in strong reluctance among consumers to make purchases.」
The impact of shortages and higher prices for components on product procurement and the sales environment continues. - FY2022First statedAnnual report
「In peripherals, sales of network equipment and storage devices such as HDDs and SSDs, for which demand was high during the COVID-19 pandemic in the previous fiscal year, declined due to a reactionary drop. In addition, procurement of products from manufacturers was unstable because of the semiconductor shortage, preventing the Company from increasing sales.」
Procurement of products from manufacturers became unstable due to the semiconductor shortage, newly clarifying an event that hindered sales growth in peripherals.