Delays in New Product Launches and Changes in Technology Standards and Competition
First written in FY2017. 2 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2020.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 3 of 22 companies on the "Worse" side.
44 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「Rapid technological advances, the emergence of alternative technologies and competing products, and changes in the technology standards and platforms on which the group depends may prevent the optimal timing of product launches. Changes in product cycles and market trends may also prevent the group from maintaining sufficient competitiveness. If the group is unable to maintain its ongoing product development capabilities, the development and launch of new products may be hindered, potentially causing significant fluctuations in performance and financial condition.」
The risk to developing and launching new products arising from changes in technological advances, alternative technologies, competitors and technology standards continues. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「Rapid technological advances, the emergence of alternative technologies and competing products, and changes in the technology standards and platforms on which the group depends may prevent the optimal timing of product launches. Changes in product cycles and market trends may also prevent the group from maintaining sufficient competitiveness. If the group is unable to maintain its ongoing product development capabilities, the development and launch of new products may be hindered, potentially causing significant fluctuations in performance and financial condition.」
The risk to developing and launching new products arising from changes in technological advances, alternative technologies, competitors and technology standards continues to be disclosed. Dependence on standard technologies for databases and operating systems has also been added. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「Rapid technological advances, the emergence of alternative technologies and competing products, and changes in the technology standards and platforms on which the group depends may prevent the optimal timing of product launches. Changes in product cycles and market trends may also prevent the group from maintaining sufficient competitiveness. If the group is unable to maintain its ongoing product development capabilities, the development and launch of new products may be hindered, potentially causing significant fluctuations in performance and financial condition.」
The risks to developing and launching new products arising from rapid technological advances, alternative technologies, competing products, changes in technology standards, product cycles and market trends are disclosed.