Dependence on platform operators such as Apple and Google
First written in FY2016. 5 of 6 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2024.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 7 of 32 companies on the "Worse" side.
31 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「Accordingly, if changes in a platform operator’s business strategy or policies make it difficult to provide the Group’s services, this may affect the Group’s business and performance.」
The Company continues to face the risk that changes in the strategies and terms of major platform operators such as Apple and Google may make it difficult to provide its services. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「The Company may provide services through major platform operators, including Apple Inc. and Google Inc., after entering into agreements with them or agreeing to their terms and conditions.」
The Company continues to face the risk that changes in the business strategies and terms of major platform operators such as Apple and Google may make it difficult to provide its services. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「The Company may provide services through major platform operators, including Apple Inc. and Google Inc., after entering into agreements with them or agreeing to their terms and conditions.」
The Company continues to face the risk that changes in the business strategies and terms of platform operators such as Apple and Google may make it difficult to provide its services. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「Accordingly, if changes in a platform operator’s business strategy or policies make it difficult to provide the Company’s services, this may affect the Company’s business and performance.」
The Company continues to face the risk that changes in the business strategies and terms of major platform operators such as Apple and Google may make it difficult to provide its services. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「The Company may provide its IoT platform services, remote management services and other services through major platform operators, including Apple Inc. and Google Inc., after entering into agreements with them or agreeing to their terms and conditions. Accordingly, if changes in a platform operator’s business strategy or policies make it difficult to provide the Company’s services, this may affect the Company’s business and performance.」
The Company continues to face the risk that changes in the policies of platform operators such as Apple and Google may make it difficult to provide its services. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The Company may provide its IoT platform services, remote management services and other services through major platform operators, including Apple Inc. and Google Inc., after entering into agreements with them or agreeing to their terms and conditions. Accordingly, if changes in a platform operator’s business strategy or policies make it difficult to provide the Company’s services, this may affect the Company’s business and performance.」
The Company identifies changes to agreements and terms governing distribution and sales platforms such as iOS and Android as a risk.