Brand Damage from Counterfeit Products and Websites Misusing Product Images
First written in FY2019. 1 of 2 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2024.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 9 of 27 companies on the "Worse" side.
48 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「If malicious rumors about our company were to arise and spread explosively through posts on the internet, including social media, our brand image could be damaged and our business, financial position and operating results could be affected, regardless of whether the rumors were based on accurate facts.」
It reiterates the risk that malicious rumors spread through social media and other channels could affect the brand image and operating results. - FY2019First statedAnnual report
「We recognize that malicious counterfeit products intended to be sold to customers by creating confusion with products of our group, as well as fraudulent websites misusing product images of our group, could undermine customer trust and damage the value of our brands.」
It identifies as risks the possibility that malicious counterfeit products and fraudulent websites misusing product images could undermine customer trust and brand value.