Dependence on the Founder and Representative Director
First written in FY2019. 2 of 5 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2025.
Studio Atao moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2025, 2 years after the typical company in this theme (2023).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2017: 2 of 14 companies on the "Worse" side.
6 other companies' latest entry also says "Reframed".
- FY2025ReframedAnnual report
「While strengthening our organizational structure by developing human resources and delegating authority, we are working to establish a management structure that does not rely excessively on Seo (瀬尾). However, if for any reason it becomes difficult for Seo (瀬尾) to continue managing the company, or if a particular officer or employee becomes unable to continue performing their duties, this could affect our financial condition and operating results.」
In addition to dependence on the founder and representative director, the disclosure identifies the inability of particular officers or employees to continue performing their duties as a potential risk. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「While strengthening our organizational structure by developing human resources and delegating authority, we are working to establish a management structure that does not rely excessively on Seo (瀬尾).」
The policy of addressing dependence on the founder and representative director through human-resource development and delegation of authority is reiterated. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「While strengthening our organizational structure by developing human resources and delegating authority, our group is working to establish a management structure that does not rely excessively on Seo (瀬尾).」
The policy of addressing dependence on the founder and representative director through human-resource development and delegation of authority is reiterated. - FY2021MitigatedAnnual report
「While strengthening our organizational structure by developing human resources and delegating authority, our group is working to establish a management structure that does not rely excessively on Seo (瀬尾).」
In response to the risk of dependence on the founder and representative director, the company is establishing a management structure through human-resource development and delegation of authority. - FY2019First statedAnnual report
「Seo Kunihiro (瀬尾 訓弘), our representative director and president, is the founder and has played an important role in advancing our business since the company's founding.」
The disclosure identifies as a dependency risk the important role played by the founder and representative director in product planning, brand development, management policies and business strategy.