Intensified competition from existing operators and new entrants in Japan and overseas
First written in FY2016. 5 of 6 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2025.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 31 of 91 companies on the "Worse" side.
121 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, if user acquisition does not progress as expected or the number of users declines amid intensifying competition with rival companies, this may affect the Group’s business development and operating results.」
The risks of intensifying competition, failure to acquire users as planned and a decline in the number of users are reiterated. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, if user acquisition does not progress as expected or the number of users declines amid intensifying competition with rival companies, this may affect the Group’s business development and operating results.」
The risks of intensifying competition, failure to acquire users as planned and a decline in the number of users are reiterated. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, if user acquisition does not progress as expected or the number of users declines amid intensifying competition with rival companies, this may affect the Group’s business development and operating results.」
The risks of intensifying competition, failure to acquire users as planned and a decline in the number of users are reiterated. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「If user acquisition does not progress as expected or the number of users declines amid intensifying competition with rival companies, this may affect the Group’s business development and operating results.」
The intensification of competition with rival companies, and the resulting effects of user acquisition shortfalls and a decline in the number of users, continue to be identified as risks. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「However, intensifying competition from existing and new domestic and overseas operators with strengths in areas such as name recognition, financial resources, marketing capabilities, customer bases, systems and content, as well as the emergence of innovative internet services that have not previously existed, may affect the Group’s business development and operating results.」
Intensifying competition from existing and new domestic and overseas operators and innovative services continues to be identified as a risk. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Intensifying competition from existing and new domestic and overseas operators with strengths in areas such as name recognition, financial resources, marketing capabilities, customer bases, systems and content, as well as the emergence of innovative internet services that have not previously existed, may affect the Group’s business development and operating results.」
The competitive advantages of rivals in terms of resources and services, and the emergence of innovative services, are identified as competitive risks.