Risks related to product defects, litigation and damages
First written in FY2018. 4 of 5 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 11 of 56 companies on the "Worse" side.
124 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「To date, we have never been sued by users or others, nor received claims for damages, in connection with products sold or developed by our Group.」
While stating that there has been no litigation or claims for damages in the past, the risks of product defects, recalls, claims for damages and litigation continue to be disclosed. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「We have never been sued by users or others, nor received claims for damages, in connection with products sold or developed by our Group. We have also established a support system to ensure that any defects are detected and corrected at an early stage. However, if unforeseeable defects or other problems occur in products sold by us, resulting in product recalls, claims for damages or other consequences, the need to pay substantial damages and litigation costs could affect the financial results of our Group.」
While stating that there has been no litigation or claims for damages in the past, the risks of product defects, recalls, litigation and claims for damages, as well as the support system, continue to be disclosed. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「We have never been sued by users or others, nor received claims for damages, in connection with products sold or developed by us. We have also established a support system to ensure that any defects are detected and corrected at an early stage. However, if unforeseeable defects or other problems occur in products we have sold, resulting in product recalls, claims for damages or other consequences, the need to pay substantial damages and litigation costs could affect our financial results.」
While stating that there has been no litigation or claims for damages in the past, the risks of product defects, recalls, litigation and claims for damages continue to be disclosed. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「If unforeseeable defects or other problems occur in products we have sold, resulting in product recalls, claims for damages or other consequences, the need to pay substantial damages and litigation costs could affect our financial results.」
The risks of product defects, recalls, litigation and claims for damages continue to be disclosed. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「We have never been sued by users or others, nor received claims for damages, in connection with products sold or developed by us. We have also established a support system to ensure that any defects are detected and corrected at an early stage. However, if unforeseeable defects or other problems occur in products we have sold, resulting in product recalls, claims for damages or other consequences, we may incur substantial damages payments and litigation costs.」
While stating that there has been no litigation or claims for damages in the past, the disclosure addresses the possibility of future defects, product recalls, claims for damages and litigation costs.